Medical Lab Scientist (PRN)

Children's Mercy Hospital; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 38,572 - 46,838; Full time

Job summary

Children's Mercy Hospital in Overland Park, Kansas, seeks a laboratory professional to perform a variety of tests accurately and on time, using professional judgment to validate orders and communicate results to physicians. This role supports our commitment to a welcoming workplace reflecting the community we serve and our core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, teamwork, and integrity.

Starting pay is $31.15 per hour, and new hires must comply with immunization requirements; on-site work

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or associate degree with 1-2 years of laboratory experience; MLS rotations may count as experience.
• MLS Int – ASCP or equivalent certification within 180 days.
• MT – ASCP or AAB Certified Medical Technologist – ASCP within 6 months of hire – Required
• MLS – ASCP Certified Medical Lab Scientist – ASCP within 6 months of hire – Required
• Certification in a Lab Specialty – Required

Responsibilities

• Performs highly complex laboratory procedures in a variety of laboratory sections with minimum supervision
• Performs continuous quality assurance activities
• Maintains general operations of the laboratory

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Associate's Degree

Job description

Overview

This position is responsible for the performance of a variety of laboratory tests in an accurate and timely manner. Professional judgment is exercised to ascertain the appropriateness of the test orders, the validity of test results and to communicate this information to the physician.

At Children's Mercy, we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls. A successful candidate for this position will join us as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve, as well as our core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, teamwork, and integrity.

Additionally, it's important to us that we remain transparent with all potential job candidates. Because we value the safety of the patients and families we serve, as well as the Children's Mercy staff, we want to let you know that the seasonal influenza vaccine is a condition of employment for all employees in our organization. New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found non‑immune to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and chickenpox (varicella) and/or without evidence of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. If you are selected for this position, you will be asked to supply your immunization records as proof of vaccination. If you have any concerns about receiving these vaccines, medical and/or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources.

Responsibilities

• Performs highly complex laboratory procedures in a variety of laboratory sections with minimum supervision
• Performs continuous quality assurance activities
• Maintains general operations of the laboratory

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 1-2 years experience. May include MLS clinical rotations as 1 year of experience, preferred Clinical Laboratory experience or
• Associate's Degree and 1-2 years experience. Preferred Clinical Laboratory experience or
• Employees must obtain Certified Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) Int – ASCP or equivalent within 180 days
• MT – ASCP or AAB Certified Medical Technologist – ASCP within 6 months of hire – Required
• MLS – ASCP Certified Medical Lab Scientist – ASCP within 6 months of hire – Required
• Certification in a Lab Specialty – Required

Benefits at Children's Mercy

The benefits plans at Children's Mercy are one of many reasons we are recognized as one of the best places to work in Kansas City. Our plans are designed to meet the changing needs of our employees and their families.

Learn more about Children's Mercy benefits.

Starting Pay

Our pay ranges are market competitive. The pay range for this job begins at $31.15/hr, but your offer will be determined based on your education and experience.

Remote Work/Work from Home

This position is not eligible to work remotely, which means that the person hired will be required to work onsite at one of our Children's Mercy locations and may not work from home.

EEO Employer/Disabled/Vet

Children's Mercy hires individuals based on their job skills, expertise and ability to maintain professional relationships with fellow employees, patients, parents and visitors. A personal interview, formal education and training, previous work experience, references and a criminal background investigation are all factors used to select the best candidates. The hospital does not discriminate against prospective or current employees based on the race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, creed, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry or veteran status. A drug screen will be performed upon hire. Children's Mercy is smoke and tobacco free.

CM is committed to creating a workforce that supports the diverse backgrounds of our patients and families. We know that our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our team, so we hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our hospital stronger and our patient care more compassionate.

If you share our values and our enthusiasm for service, you will find a home at CM. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring, including education, ideas, culture, and beliefs.