Medical Laboratory Scientist

NKC Health; North Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

NKC Health in North Kansas City seeks a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to perform laboratory testing of various complexities. The role includes managing all stages of laboratory service, which entails pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical responsibilities.

Applicants must possess relevant certifications including CLS (NCA), MLS (ASCP), and MT (ASCP). Strong computer and interpersonal skills are essential. The position requires a relevant bachelor's degree.

Qualifications

• Requires CLS (NCA) certification for Clinical Laboratory Scientist.
• Must have MLS (ASCP) certification for Medical Laboratory Scientist.
• MT (ASCP) certification for Medical Technologist is also needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform high, moderate, or low complexity laboratory testing.
• Assume responsibility for pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical stages.
• Instruct laboratory medicine.

Skills

Computer skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s – Chemistry

Bachelor’s – Clinical Laboratory

Bachelor’s – Medical Technology

Job description

Summary

Under the supervision of a clinical supervisor, provides laboratory services by performing laboratory testing of any level (high, moderate, or low complexity) as well as waived tests. Assumes responsibility for all stages of laboratory service (pre‑analytical, analytical, and post‑analytical) as well as instruction of laboratory medicine.

Special Skills

Computer skills

Other

Excellent interpersonal skills

License/Certification

• CLS (NCA) – Clinical Laboratory Scientist – National Credentialing Agency
• MLS (ASCP) – Medical Laboratory Scientist – American Society for Clinical Pathology
• MT (ASCP) – Medical Technologist – American Society for Clinical Pathology
• MT‑AMT – Medical Technologist – American Medical Technologist

Education

• Bachelor’s – Chemistry
• Bachelor’s – Clinical Laboratory
• Bachelor’s – Medical Technology