Medical Lab Scientist - Core Lab Hematology (Day Shift)

The University of Kansas Health System; North Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System in North Kansas City, MO is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to provide comprehensive laboratory testing for patients. The role ensures accurate and timely results, adherence to quality standards, and ongoing education and mentorship within the laboratory.

You will perform chemistry, hematology and related testing, calibrate and maintain instruments, participate in QA/QI activities, and may rotate to other locations.

Qualifications

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

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; 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 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.
• These statements describe essential functions and are not exhaustive; other duties may be assigned.

Education

Bachelor of Science Biological, Physical, Chemical or Clinical Laboratory Science / Medical Technology

High School Graduate

Job description

The University of Kansas Health System in North Kansas City, MO is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to provide comprehensive laboratory testing for patients. The role ensures accurate and timely results, adherence to quality standards, and ongoing education and mentorship within the laboratory.

You will perform chemistry, hematology and related testing, calibrate and maintain instruments, participate in QA/QI activities, and may rotate to other locations.