MLS Lab Quality & Technical Specialist

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

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking an MLS Technical Specialist to provide expert laboratory testing oversight and departmental leadership in the absence of the manager. You will ensure accurate, timely patient results, uphold quality and regulatory standards, and mentor staff across the department.

You will coordinate quality improvement activities, manage instrument maintenance and documentation, and support training and competency development for students and staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree is required.
• Meets the CLIA requirements for high complexity testing.
• MLS/MLT licensure within 180 days.

Responsibilities

• Analyses patient, control and proficiency testing specimens and records results in a timely manner.
• Oversees department operations in the absence of the manager/supervisor and participates in staffing, inventory, scheduling and financial planning.
• Coordinates quality assurance and quality improvement activities for the department.
• Ensures regulatory compliance and keeps department policies and procedures up to date.
• Instructs and mentors students, employees, and other health care providers; completes continuing education documentation.
• Oversees calibration, maintenance and quality control for instruments and documents related actions.
• Reviews results for accuracy and correlates with patient condition; initiates corrective action when needed.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Quality assurance

Regulatory compliance

Mentoring

Laboratory operations

Education

Bachelor of Science

High School Graduate

CLIA high complexity testing requirements

Job description

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking an MLS Technical Specialist to provide expert laboratory testing oversight and departmental leadership in the absence of the manager. You will ensure accurate, timely patient results, uphold quality and regulatory standards, and mentor staff across the department.

You will coordinate quality improvement activities, manage instrument maintenance and documentation, and support training and competency development for students and staff.