MLS Lab Specialist - Quality & Compliance Lead

The University of Kansas Health System; Liberty (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Hospital in Liberty, MO seeks an MLS Technical Specialist to participate in comprehensive laboratory testing, analyze specimens, and oversee department operations in the absence of the manager. Responsibilities include QA activities, instrument QC, and mentoring students and staff.

Candidate must have a Bachelor's degree, meet CLIA high complexity requirements, and obtain MLS-AMT or MLT-ASCP licensure within 180 days.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree required.
• High School Diploma required.
• Meets CLIA requirements for high complexity testing.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes patient, control and proficiency testing specimens and records results in a timely manner.
• Coordinates quality assurance and quality improvement activities for the department.
• Oversees calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting and quality control for instruments.
• Instructs, orients and mentors students, employees and residents as applicable.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and hospital policies.

Education

Bachelor of Science

High School Graduate

Job description

Liberty Hospital in Liberty, MO seeks an MLS Technical Specialist to participate in comprehensive laboratory testing, analyze specimens, and oversee department operations in the absence of the manager. Responsibilities include QA activities, instrument QC, and mentoring students and staff.

Candidate must have a Bachelor's degree, meet CLIA high complexity requirements, and obtain MLS-AMT or MLT-ASCP licensure within 180 days.