Medical Laboratory Scientist — Full-Time, Day Shift

The University of Kansas Health System; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform comprehensive laboratory testing, ensuring accurate and timely results. You will analyze specimens, calibrate and maintain instruments, and participate in quality assurance while mentoring staff as needed.

A BS in a relevant field and MLS certification within 180 days are required. Working days are Monday through Friday, 7:30am-4:30pm, at KUCC - North.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Biological, Physical, Chemical or Clinical Laboratory Science / Medical Technology from an accredited institution.
• High School Graduate.
• MLS certification within 180 days of hire (must be completed).
• Meets the CLIA requirements for high complexity testing.

Responsibilities

• 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 and 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 patient condition, recognizes abnormal results and initiates corrective action.

Education

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

High School Graduate

Job description

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform comprehensive laboratory testing, ensuring accurate and timely results. You will analyze specimens, calibrate and maintain instruments, and participate in quality assurance while mentoring staff as needed.

A BS in a relevant field and MLS certification within 180 days are required. Working days are Monday through Friday, 7:30am-4:30pm, at KUCC - North.