Medical Laboratory Scientist

Kansas Health System; Kansas City (MO); Presencial; USD 65 000 - 95 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Kansas Health System in Kansas City is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to provide comprehensive lab testing, ensure accuracy, and deliver timely results for patient care. You will operate and maintain instruments, perform phlebotomy where needed, mentor students and staff, and participate in quality assurance activities in a fast-paced hospital setting.

This full-time day shift requires a BS in laboratory science and MLS certification eligibility within 6 months.

Qualificações

• Requires B.S. in Biological/Physical/Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology.
• ASCP/AMT or eligible certification within 6 months of hire.
• Meets CLIA high-complexity testing requirements.

Responsabilidades

• Analyzes patient, control and proficiency testing specimens and records results in a timely manner.
• Calibrates, maintains, operates and troubleshoots instrumentation with proper documentation.
• Completes continuing education and submits appropriate documentation where applicable.
• Follows regulatory, accreditation, safety and hospital standards, policies and procedures.
• Instructs, mentors students, employees, residents and other health care providers as applicable.
• Maintains an adequate inventory of all supplies and prepares reagents and specimens for analysis.
• Participates in quality assurance and quality improvement activities.
• Performs phlebotomy and sample collection as applicable.
• Reviews and correlates results with patient condition; initiates corrective action when indicated.
• The employee may be required to float to other locations throughout the organization.
• Performs product preparations in compliance with FDA, cGMP, AABB standards and blood bank procedures, if applicable.
• Uses PPE as necessary to perform job duties safely.

Conhecimentos

Medical laboratory science

Quality control

Phlebotomy

Mentoring/teaching

Formação académica

Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science

High School Diploma

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Position Title

Medical Laboratory Scientist

Days - Full Time

KUCC - North

Position Summary / Career Interest

M - F 7:30am - 4:30pm

The Medical Lab Scientist provides comprehensive laboratory testing for patients. The position consists of ensuring patients' laboratory results are accurate, timely and with quality.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Analyzes patient, control and proficiency testing specimens and records results in a timely manner according to laboratory policy.
• Calibrates, maintains, operates and troubleshoots instrumentation issues and completes appropriate documentation.
• Completes continuing education and submits appropriate documentation where applicable.
• Follows regulatory, accreditation, safety and hospital standards, policies and procedures.
• Instructs, orients and mentors students, employees, residents, patients and other health care providers as applicable.
• Maintains an adequate inventory of all supplies. Accurately prepares, labels and stores reagents, standards, controls and specimens for analysis.
• Participates in quality assurance and quality improvement activities.
• Performs phlebotomy and sample collection as applicable.
• Reviews and correlates results of laboratory tests to each other and with the patient's condition, recognizing abnormal results and critical/alert values. Verifies accuracy of results and initiates corrective action when indicated.
• The employee may be required to float to other locations throughout the organization.
• Performs product preparations in compliance with FDA, cGMP, AABB standards and blood bank department procedures, if applicable.
• Uses personal protective equipment (PPE) as necessary to perform job duties safely and minimize risk.
• 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

• Bachelor of Science Biological, Physical, Chemical or Clinical Laboratory Science / Medical Technology from an accredited institution
• High School Graduate

Required Licensure and Certification

• Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) - American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP) , AMT or equivalent or eligible (must be completed within 6 months of hire) within 180 Days

Knowledge Requirements

• Meets the CLIA requirements for high complexity testing.

Time Type

Full 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.