Medical Lab Scientist - PRN

The University of Kansas Health System; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Medical Lab Scientist for PRN shifts at the Olathe Hospital. The role supports Hematology, Urinalysis, Chemistry, Serology, Coagulation and Phlebotomy with a focus on accurate testing and timely reporting.

Responsibilities include following procedures, ensuring specimen integrity, performing instrument maintenance, and training new staff. Education paths include ASCP/NCA/AMT certification routes with potential for certification within 90 days.

Qualifications

• ASCP/NCA/AMT certification eligibility required or equivalent to become certified.
• 1+ year hospital lab experience required without a Bachelor’s degree.
• HEW-approved Medical Technology school or United States Military Lab training may satisfy education requirements.
• If certification is not obtained within 90 days, role becomes non-certified.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of laboratory principles and theory.
• Follows approved laboratory test procedures.
• Works independently to maximize department efficiency.
• Completes testing within Laboratory Turnaround Time (TAT) expectations.
• Ensures specimen integrity by proper handling, processing, and storage.
• Performs instrument start-up, maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting with proper documentation.
• Conducts quality control and takes corrective action as needed.
• Correctly performs tests, interprets results, and communicates findings clearly.
• Maintains professional communication with callers and during hand-offs between shifts.
• Assists in training new laboratory staff and students.

Skills

Laboratory knowledge

Independent work

Quality control

Communication

Education

Associate’s Degree in Medical Technology

Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology

MLS/MT certification eligibility (ASCP/NCA/AMT)

Job description

Position Title: Medical Lab Scientist - PRN Varies - PRN Olathe Hospital

Position Summary / Career Interest:

Performs a variety of laboratory and diagnostic procedures in Hematology, Urinalysis, Chemistry, Serology, Coagulation and Phlebotomy on specimens obtained on clinic patients to provide information for diagnosing and combating disease. The Medical Technologist (Certified) is expected to support the mission, vision and values of Olathe Medical Services, Inc.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Demonstrates knowledge of Laboratory principles and theory.
• Follows approved Laboratory test procedures.
• Works independently, organizing to maximize department efficiency.
• Completes testing within the Laboratory TAT expectations.
• Takes appropriate action when necessary.
• Ensures specimen integrity by adhering to Laboratory test procedures for specimen identification, handling, processing, and storing.
• Performs instrument start-up, maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting as required with proper documentation.
• Takes appropriate corrective action.
• Performs, evaluates, and documents all required Quality Control.
• Takes appropriate corrective action.
• Correctly performs tests, interprets results for accuracy, acceptability, and critical limits with proper documentation.
• Takes appropriate corrective action.
• Answers phone promptly and courteously.
• Answers pneumatic tube system promptly.
• Gives accurate and complete hand-off communication to the next shift.
• Assists all co-workers in all areas as needed.
• Assists in the training of new Laboratory employees and students.

Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department. These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

Associates Degree and educational requirements as required to become certified with the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP), National Credentialing Agency (NCA), or the American Medical Technologists (AMT). OR Bachelors Degree or educational requirements as needed to become certified with the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP), National Credentialing Agency (NCA), the American Medical Technologists (AMT). OR Must have completed an HEW approved school of Medical Technology or the successful completion of a United States Military Laboratory training program and a minimum of 10 years of hospital lab experience required without certification. 1 or more years of experience in the clinical laboratory field required without a Bachelor's degree Preferred Education and Experience Hospital lab experience Required Licensure and Certification

Licensure and Certification

Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) - American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP) OR Medical Technologist (MT) - American Medical Technologists (AMT) OR Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) - NCA OR ASCP Specialist Certification (MB, SBB, SC, SH, or SM) Those without a Bachelors degree must be certified as a Medical Laboratory Technician-MLT(ASCP), or Clinical Laboratory Technician-CLT(NCA), or Medical Laboratory Technician-MLT(AMT), or Clinical laboratory Technologist-CLT(HEW), or United States Military Laboratory training program Certificate of Completion, or certification eligible. If certification is not acquired within the first 90 days, the incumbent will automatically be changed to a non-certified role.

Time Type

Part time

Important information for you to know as you apply

The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link [e-mail]. Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

About The University of Kansas Health System

As part of the region’s premier academic medical center, The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world-class healthcare provider and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We are driven by our commitment to service, continuous improvement and to the highest degree of excellence. Collaboration between physicians, nurses, researchers, educators and other professionals who share their expertise leads to exciting discoveries and life-changing treatments for the people we serve.