Medical Laboratory Scientist-Cell Processing Lab

The University of Kansas Health System; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City, KS is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist for the Cell Processing Lab to perform comprehensive laboratory testing and ensure accurate, timely results in a high-complexity setting.

The role requires a Bachelor of Science in a relevant field and MLS certification or eligibility. Responsibilities include instrument maintenance, quality assurance, and mentoring staff, with a 4-day schedule from 6:30am to 5pm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Biological, Physical, Chemical or Clinical Laboratory Science / Medical Technology from an accredited program.
• Meets CLIA requirements for high complexity testing and ASCP/AMT or equivalent certification or eligibility (to be completed within 6 months).

Responsibilities

• Analyzes patient, control and proficiency testing specimens and records results promptly according to policy.
• Calibrates, maintains, operates and troubleshoots instrumentation and completes documentation.
• Performs phlebotomy and sample collection as applicable.
• Participates in quality assurance/quality improvement activities and regulatory standards.
• Mentors students, employees and other health care providers as applicable.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Biological, Physical, Chemical or Clinical Laboratory Science / Medical Technology

Job description

Medical Laboratory Scientist-Cell Processing LabPlease accept cookies to enable full functionality.### Medical Laboratory Scientist-Cell Processing LabApply: Kansas City, KS: Full time: Posted Today: R-59074# Position TitleMedical Laboratory Scientist-Cell Processing LabDays - Full TimeBell Hospital## Position Summary / Career Interest:4 days 6:30am - 5pm 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## Job Requisition ID:R-59074### 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.