Medical Lab Scientist / MLS

Ardent Health; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardent is seeking a Medical Lab Scientist for day shift, full-time work in Topeka, Kansas. The role requires a Baccalaureate or Associate degree in Medical Technology or a related field, and ASCP certification with ongoing maintenance.

Candidates should have 5+ years of clinical laboratory experience and up-to-date knowledge of laboratory techniques. The successful candidate will perform routine and special lab procedures, quality control, and contribute to quality assurance and proficiency

Qualifications

• Degree in Medical Technology or related science.
• ASCP or equivalent certification required; certification must be maintained.
• 5+ years of clinical laboratory experience in a lab setting.
• Current knowledge of clinical laboratory techniques and principles.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and special laboratory procedures and quality control.
• Handle preventive maintenance, minor equipment repairs, inventory control, and statistical compilation.
• Participate in quality assurance, performance improvement, training, and proficiency testing.

Education

Baccalaureate or Associate degree in Medical Technology / Clinical Laboratory Science / chemical, physical, or biological science

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Medical Lab Scientist in Topeka, KS.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team:

• The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus, a part of a rich legacy of compassionate care since 1909, now offers 378 licensed beds, a history of innovation, and strong community support.

Explore Career Pathways for Laboratory Professionals:

Responsibilities

• The Medical Lab Scientist functions as a professional who assumes responsibility and accountability for the performance of clinical laboratory testing that pertains to patient care and diagnosis.
• This position performs routine and special laboratory procedures, quality control, preventative maintenance, minor equipment repairs, inventory control, and statistical compilation.
• Will additionally participate in the quality assurance and performance improvement tasks, new employee training and proficiency testing as assigned.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• Baccalaureate Degree or Associates Degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a chemical, physical or biological science.
• ASCP or equivalent
  • Certification within a specific area, i.e. M(ASCP), H(ASCP), C(ASCP) qualifies.
  • Certification must be maintained without lapse during employment
    • If certification does lapse, job will be downgraded to Medical Laboratory Scientist (non-certified) until certification is reinstated.
• 5+ years’ of clinical laboratory experience as a Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Laboratory Scientist within a clinical laboratory.
• Current knowledge of clinical laboratory techniques and principles.