Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Lab Tech - Laboratory - FT - Evening

Stormont Vail Health; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Stormont Vail Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist for the Second Shift (Evenings) in Topeka, KS. The role requires a MLS/CLS degree and appropriate certification, with duties spanning pre-analytic to post-analytic testing across multiple disciplines.

You will operate and troubleshoot complex lab equipment, perform a range of tests, ensure quality control, and participate in proficiency testing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in MLS/CLS or related field; NAACLS MLS/CLS program may be eligible.
• 1 year experience performing specimen collection or testing (preferred).
• ASCP MLS certification or state licensure may be required depending on position.
• Proficient in OSHA guidelines and safety procedures; strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Process and handle blood and other specimens per established procedures; pre-analytical quality matters.
• Perform tests across hematology, microbiology, immunology, chemistry, urinalysis, and immunohematology; conduct QC.
• Troubleshoot test systems and report irregular results to leadership.
• Maintain and operate laboratory equipment; follow manufacturer manuals and policies.
• Participate in proficiency testing; assist in setting up new procedures/equipment.
• Inventory supplies and evaluate new products; support leadership decisions.
• Educate and train new staff, students, and interns; provide feedback and competency assessments.

Skills

OSHA compliance

Scientific principles

Prioritization

Attention to detail

Math skills

Follow directions

Education

Bachelor’s degree in MLS/CLS or related field

Job description

Position Status:

Full time

Shift:

Second Shift (Evenings - Less than 12 hours per shift) (United States of America)

Hours per week:

40

Job Information

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

A Brief Overview

Medical Laboratory Scientists perform a wide range of laboratory tests that aid in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. Their primary responsibility involves conducting analyses on patient samples used varied laboratory equipment and techniques. They operate and maintain complex laboratory equipment and ensure accurate test results. They collaborate with other healthcare professionals to facilitate accurate diagnoses and treatments. They assume responsibility for problem resolution across the continuum of testing (pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical.

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree Medical (Clinical) Laboratory Science, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field. Persons in the process of completing a NAACLS-accredited MLS/CLS program may be eligible. Required

Experience Qualifications

• 1 year Experience performing specimen collecting or testing. Preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Follows all applicable OSHA guidelines. Follows all hospital and departmental safety procedures. (Required proficiency)
• Proficient in scientific principles, procedures, and protocols. (Required proficiency)
• Ability to organize work and establish priorities. (Required proficiency)
• Strong attention to detail. (Required proficiency)
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret graphs. (Required proficiency)
• Ability to follow directions accurately. (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

• Medical Laboratory Scientist - ASCP Required or
• Persons licensed by a state requiring laboratory personnel licensure may be accepted. Required or
• Single discipline technologist or specialist certification in Blood Bank, Chemistry, Hematology, Molecular Biology, or Microbiology may be considered depending on the position. Required or
• Certification - eligible persons may be considered. Required

What you will do

• Processes and handles blood and/or other biological specimens according to established procedures. Good understanding of specimen collection and other pre-analytical considerations for quality testing.
• Performs and results a variety of clinical laboratory tests in the areas of hematology, microbiology, immunology, clinical chemistry, urinalysis and immunohematology. Performs quality control on analytical systems and recognizes systems that are out of control.
• Understands the theory involved in procedures and troubleshoots when questionable or erratic results occur. Takes proper remedial action in response to test systems being out of control limits. Reports unusual or erratic results to laboratory leadership.
• Maintains equipment as directed by manufacturers’ recommendations, laboratory policy procedure manual and/or laboratory leadership. Operates equipment properly. Thoroughly reads manual before using equipment. Has a clear understanding of the equipment, how it functions, what its limitations are when it is malfunctioning.
• Participates in the proficiency testing program (as assigned).
• Researches and sets up new procedures/analytical equipment. Writes, reviews and edits laboratory documents in the document management system.
• Inventory supplies as directed by lab leadership. Alert to situations or new techniques which will conserve supplies or improve efficiency. Evaluates new products and supplies as directed by lab leadership.
• As directed by department leadership, provides education and training to new team members, students, and interns. Provides a welcoming environment to learners by practicing open communication, constructive feedback tailored to specific behaviors, goal-setting, and competency evaluation. Assists learner with documentation and competency as required. Prepares lectures and study material for clinical interns as needed.
• Assesses competency of other technical staff on non-waived test systems as directed by lab leadership, in accordance with federal rules under CLIA.

Required for All Jobs

• Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health
• Performs other duties as assigned

Patient Facing Options

• Position is Not Patient Facing

Remote Work Guidelines

• Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards.
• Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed.
• Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours.
• Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor.
• Abide by Stormont Vail’s Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.

Remote Work Capability

• On-Site; No Remote

Scope

• No Supervisory Responsibility
• No Budget Responsibility No Budget Responsibility

Physical Demands

• Balancing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Carrying: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Climbing (Ladders): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Climbing (Stairs): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Crawling: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Crouching: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Driving (Automatic): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Driving (Standard): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Feeling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Grasping (Fine Motor): Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Grasping (Gross Hand): Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Handling: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Hearing: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Kneeling: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Lifting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs
• Pulling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs
• Pushing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs
• Reaching (Forward): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs
• Reaching (Overhead): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs
• Repetitive Motions: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Sitting: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Standing: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Stooping: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Talking: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Walking: Frequently 3-5 Hours

Working Conditions

• Burn: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Chemical: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Combative Patients: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Dusts: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Electrical: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Explosive: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Extreme Temperatures: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Infectious Diseases: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Mechanical: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Needle Stick: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Noise/Sounds: Continuously greater than 5 hours
• Other Atmospheric Conditions: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Poor Ventilation, Fumes and/or Gases: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Risk of Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids: Continuously greater than 5 hours
• Hazards (other): Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Vibration: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Wet and/or Humid: Rarely less than 1 hour

Stormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications: race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability or genetic information. This applies to all aspects of employment practices including hiring, firing, pay, benefits, promotions, lateral movements, job training, and any other terms or conditions of employment.

Retaliation is prohibited against any person who files a claim of discrimination, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment act based upon the above classifications.