Medical Laboratory Scientist

The University of Kansas Health System; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist for the Days shift (full-time) at KUCC - North. The MLS will perform comprehensive laboratory testing, ensuring accurate and timely results with high quality for patients.

Responsibilities include analyzing specimens, calibrating and maintaining instruments, performing phlebotomy where applicable, and supporting quality assurance activities. The role may require floating to other locations within the system.

Qualifications

• Meets CLIA requirements for high complexity testing.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant clinical laboratory science field is required.
• Certification or eligibility for MLS within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Analyze patient, control and proficiency testing specimens and record results promptly.
• Calibrate, maintain, operate, troubleshoot instrumentation and document issues.
• Complete continuing education and maintain documentation.
• Follow regulatory, accreditation, safety and hospital standards and procedures.
• Instruct, orient and mentor students, employees, residents and other staff as applicable.
• Maintain adequate inventory of supplies and ensure proper storage of reagents.
• Participate in quality assurance and quality improvement activities.
• Perform phlebotomy and sample collection as applicable.
• Review results, correlate with patient conditions and identify abnormal or critical values.
• Verify accuracy and initiate corrective action as needed.
• May float to other locations within the organization.
• Prepare product preparations in compliance with applicable standards.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Quality control

Laboratory testing

Communication

Education

BS in Biological/Physical/Chemical/Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology

High School Diploma

Job description

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

• Anlyzes 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.

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

Job Requisition ID: R-59041

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.

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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.