Night Shift Medical Lab Scientist: Microbiology Impact

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 a Night Shift Medical Laboratory Scientist to provide comprehensive laboratory testing for patients. Duties include ensuring accurate, timely results and adherence to quality standards in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities cover analyzing specimens, calibrating instruments, mentoring staff, and performing phlebotomy where needed, with opportunities to float across locations and support regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Biological, Physical, Chemical or Clinical Laboratory Science / Medical Technology from an accredited institution
• High School Graduate
• Meets CLIA requirements for high complexity testing
• MLS certification or eligibility (ASCP/AMT) within 180 days of hire

Responsibilities

• Analyze patient, control and proficiency testing specimens and record results promptly.
• Calibrate, maintain and troubleshoot instrumentation; document actions.
• Complete continuing education and documentation as required.
• Follow regulatory, safety and hospital policies and procedures.
• Instruct and mentor students, employees and other health care providers as applicable.
• Prepare and store reagents, standards, controls and specimens with proper labeling.
• Participate in quality assurance and improvement activities.
• Perform phlebotomy and sample collection as applicable.
• Review results and correlate with patient condition and alert values as needed.
• May float to other locations within the organization.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Laboratory testing

Quality assurance

Mentoring

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor of Science in a related field

High School Diploma

Tools

Instrumentation calibration

Lab equipment maintenance

PPE handling

Job description

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Night Shift Medical Laboratory Scientist to provide comprehensive laboratory testing for patients. Duties include ensuring accurate, timely results and adherence to quality standards in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities cover analyzing specimens, calibrating instruments, mentoring staff, and performing phlebotomy where needed, with opportunities to float across locations and support regulatory compliance.