Medical Lab Scientist I - PRN

Saint Luke's Health System; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a leading health system in Kansas City, where you will perform essential medical laboratory testing in a CLIA-certified environment. This role emphasizes accuracy and timely reporting, ensuring the integrity of laboratory results. As a Medical Laboratory Scientist, you will leverage your expertise to maintain high standards of quality control and participate in performance improvement initiatives. Experience a diverse and inclusive workplace that values excellence in patient care and fosters professional growth. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community while advancing your career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience as a Medical Laboratory Scientist.
• Qualified to assess the competency of MLS and MLT personnel.

Responsibilities

• Performs medical laboratory testing and ensures accuracy of results.
• Maintains instrumentation and confirms acceptable performance.

Skills

Medical Laboratory Testing

Quality Control

Technical Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science

Job description

Job Description

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 the competency of MLS and MLT personnel after one year of experience. New graduates must pass the ASCP registry within 9 months of hire.

Medical Laboratory Scientist certification can be through ASCP or AMT.

• Has working knowledge of and performs testing in accordance with laboratory's policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
• Successfully participates in the laboratory's external proficiency program.
• Organizes and performs multiple technical tasks efficiently with minimal waste.
• Reports laboratory results in the Hospital LIS/EMR, as ordered by providers.
• Reviews and approves quality control results to affirm the 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 the Laboratory Performance Improvement Plan.
• Qualified to assess the competency of MLS and MLT personnel after one year of experience.

Job Requirements

Applicable Experience:

• 1 year of experience as a Medical Laboratory Scientist
Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or related field

Job Details

PRN Swing (United States of America)

The best place to get care. The best place to give care. Saint Luke’s 12,000 employees strive toward that vision every day. Our employees are proud to work for the only faith-based, nonprofit, locally owned health system in Kansas City. Joining Saint Luke’s means joining a team of exceptional professionals who strive for excellence in patient care. Do the best work of your career within a highly diverse and inclusive workspace where all voices matter.

Join the Kansas City region's premiere provider of health services. Equal Opportunity Employer.