MLS Technical Specialist UA/Coag

The University of Kansas Health System; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking an MLS Technical Specialist UA/Coag for days at Liberty Hospital in Kansas City. The role focuses on accurate, timely coagulation testing, QA/QC, and department coverage in leadership absence.

The candidate will mentor staff, oversee instrument QC, ensure regulatory compliance, and participate in ongoing education and competency development during day shifts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science required; CLIA high complexity testing knowledge.
• MLS or MLT certification within 180 days as applicable.
• Knowledge of quality assurance, safety protocols, and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to mentor students, employees, residents and other health care providers.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes patient and control specimens and records results per policy.
• Oversees calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting and QC for instruments.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory and hospital policies; maintains readiness.
• Mentors students and staff; participates in competency training and education.

Skills

Quality assurance

Staff scheduling

Budget oversight

Training & mentorship

PPE safety

Instrument maintenance

Regulatory compliance

Laboratory testing

Education

Bachelor of Science

CLIA high complexity testing

Tools

LIS (Laboratory Information System)

Calibrations equipment

Job description

MLS Technical Specialist UA/Coag Days - Full Time Liberty Hospital

Position Summary / Career Interest: 3 days a week, 6:45am - 7:15pm

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: Coords 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.

• Maintains an adequate inventory of all supplies and reagents as assigned.
• Schedules and coordinates departmental staffing as assigned.
• Participates in departmental financial planning and oversight with the supervisor/manager.
• Contributes to content included in competency training and reviews.

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

Job Requisition ID: R-58375

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.

Employment Conditions

Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

About The University of Kansas Health System

As part of the region’s premier academic medical center, The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world-class healthcare provider and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We are driven by our commitment to service, continuous improvement and to the highest degree of excellence. Collaboration between physicians, nurses, researchers, educators and other professionals who share their expertise leads to exciting discoveries and life-changing treatments for the people we serve.