Medical Lab Scientist, Core Lab Hematology — Day Shift

The University of Kansas Health System; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Medical Lab Scientist for the Core Lab Hematology to work days in Bell Hospital. You will perform comprehensive laboratory testing, ensure accuracy and timely results, and support quality assurance activities.

Eligible candidates hold a BS in a related field and MLS certification or eligibility, with compliance to CLIA high complexity requirements. Role may require floating to other sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Biological, Physical, Chemical or Clinical Laboratory Science / Medical Technology from an accredited institution.
• High School Graduate.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes patient, control and proficiency testing specimens and records results in a timely manner according to laboratory policy.
• Calibrates, maintains, operates and troubleshoots instrumentation issues and completes appropriate documentation.
• Completes continuing education and submits appropriate documentation where applicable.
• Follows regulatory, accreditation, safety and hospital standards, policies and procedures.
• Instructs, orients and mentors students, employees, residents, patients and other health care providers as applicable.
• Maintains an adequate inventory of all supplies. Accurately prepares, labels and stores reagents, standards, controls and specimens for analysis.
• Participates in quality assurance and quality improvement activities.
• Performs phlebotomy and sample collection as applicable.
• Reviews and correlates results of laboratory tests to each other and with the patient's condition, recognizing abnormal results and critical/alert values.
• The employee may be required to float to other locations throughout the organization.
• Performs product preparations in compliance with FDA, cGMP, AABB standards and blood bank department procedures, if applicable.
• Uses personal protective equipment (PPE) as necessary to perform job duties safely and minimize risk.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.

Education

Bachelor of Science Biological, Physical, Chemical or Clinical Laboratory Science / Medical Technology from an accredited institution

High School Graduate

Job description

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Medical Lab Scientist for the Core Lab Hematology to work days in Bell Hospital. You will perform comprehensive laboratory testing, ensure accuracy and timely results, and support quality assurance activities.

Eligible candidates hold a BS in a related field and MLS certification or eligibility, with compliance to CLIA high complexity requirements. Role may require floating to other sites as needed.