Medical Lab Scientist I

saintlukes; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Luke's Hospital in the United States seeks a full-time Medical Lab Scientist to join our team. The MLS performs routine and specialized tests in a CLIA-certified lab and reports results through LIS/EMR. The role emphasizes quality control, instrument maintenance and adherence to regulations.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of hospital lab experience. ASCP or AMT certification is expected, with blood bank knowledge preferred and 2 years of blood bank

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of hospital laboratory experience.
• MLS certification via ASCP or AMT.
• Blood bank knowledge preferred; 2 years hospital blood bank experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs medical laboratory testing in a CLIA-certified laboratory.
• Ensures accuracy, timely reporting and data integrity of results.
• Reports results to LIS/EMR as ordered by providers.
• Maintains instrumentation and QC to ensure acceptable performance.
• Participates in quality improvement and proficiency testing.

Skills

Lab testing

Quality control

LIS/EMR reporting

Instrumentation maintenance

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

LIS/EMR systems

Quality control instruments

Job description

Job Description

Saint Luke's Hospital is seeking a full-time Medical Lab Scientist to join our team!

• Performs medical laboratory testing in a CLIA-certified laboratory.
• This position is responsible for the accuracy, timely reporting and integrity of laboratory results.
• Qualified to assess competency of MLS and MLT personnel after one year of experience.
• New Grad must pass ASCP registry within 9 months of hire.
• Medical Laboratory Scientist certification can be through ASCP or AMT.
• 10-hour Evening shifts 1200-2300 4 days per week with every 5th weekend and two holidays annually
• Has working knowledge of and performs testing in accordance with laboratory's policy, procedures and regulatory standards.
• Successful performance in laboratory's external proficiency program.
• Organizes and performs multiple technical tasks with maximum efficiency and minimal waste.
• Reports laboratory results in the Hospital LIS/EMR, as ordered by providers.
• Reviews and approves quality control results to affirm validity of patient results.
• Maintains instrumentation and confirms acceptable performance.
• Uses education and experience to identify and resolve technical, instrumental and physiological issues that interfere with accurate testing.
• Participates in establishing and monitoring quality metrics as part of Laboratory Performance Improvement Plan.
• Qualified to assess competency of MLS and MLT personnel after one year of experience.
• Blood bank technical and theoretical knowledge preferred
• 2 years hospital blood bank experience preferred

Job Requirements

• Applicable Experience: 2 years
• Bachelor's Degree

Job Details

• Full Time
• Day (United States of America)