MLS Technical Specialist

Kansas Health System; Liberty (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas Health System seeks an MLS Technical Specialist for Liberty Hospital, supporting comprehensive laboratory testing and acting as the technical expert in the department. You will oversee the lab in the absence of management and ensure accurate, timely results with quality control.

Responsibilities include instrument calibration and QC, staff coordination, and mentoring learners, with a focus on regulatory compliance and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science and High School diploma.
• Meets the CLIA requirements for high complexity testing.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes patient, control and proficiency testing specimens and records results promptly.
• Maintains an adequate inventory of supplies and reagents.
• Schedules and coordinates departmental staffing.
• Oversees calibration, maintenance and quality control for instruments.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory, safety and hospital policies.
• Mentors students, employees and other health care providers.

Education

Bachelor of Science

High School Graduate

CLIA high complexity requirements

Job description

Position Title

MLS Technical Specialist

Days

Full Time

Location

Liberty Hospital

Position Summary / Career Interest

3 days a week, 6:45am - 7:15pm

Description

The MLS Technical Specialist participates in all departmental responsibilities for comprehensive laboratory testing for patients. This includes ensuring patients laboratory results are accurate, timely and with quality. They are also responsible for overseeing the laboratory department in the absence of the manager/supervisor. They are the technical specialist and the domain expert for issues that arise in the department.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Analyzes patient, control and proficiency testing specimens and records results in a timely manner according to laboratory policy.
• Assists with departmental management tasks including, but not limited to the following:
  • a) Maintains an adequate inventory of all supplies and reagents as assigned.
  • b) Schedules and coordinates departmental staffing as assigned.
  • c) Participates in departmental financial planning and oversight with the supervisor/manager.
  • d) Contributes to content included in competency training and reviews.
• Coordinates quality assurance and quality improvement activities for the department.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and maintains a laboratory of constant readiness.
• Ensures all departmental policies and procedures are kept up to date.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory, accreditation, safety and hospital standard, policies and procedures.
• Instructs, orients and mentors students, employees, residents, patients and other health care providers as applicable.
• Completes continuing education and submits appropriate documentation where applicable.
• Oversees calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting and quality control for instrument issues in addition to the review and management of the appropriate documentation.
• Provides oversight for the review and correlation of results 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.
• Uses and wears PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) 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
• High School Graduate
• Meets the CLIA requirements for high complexity testing required

Required Licensure and Certification

• Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) - American Medical Technologists (AMT) within 180 Days
• Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) - American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP) within 180 Days

Time Type

Full time

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] .

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