Prairie Star Medical Lab Scientist II, E/O Weekend Days

AdventHealth; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider where your skills as a Medical Technologist will make a significant impact. In this role, you will perform essential laboratory procedures, ensuring accurate testing and reporting for patients of all ages. You will be part of a collaborative team that values quality care and supports your professional growth. With a focus on whole-person care, this position offers a unique opportunity to thrive in a dynamic environment while contributing to the well-being of the community. Embrace the chance to advance your career in a supportive and innovative workplace.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in medical technology or related field is required.
• 2+ years of technical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory procedures and analytical testing of biological specimens.
• Maintain quality control practices and follow laboratory policies.

Skills

Laboratory Testing

Quality Control

Customer Service

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in medical technology or related field

2+ years of technical experience

Job description

Medical Technologist, E/O Weekend Day Shift– AdventHealth Prairie Star

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Received Magnet recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center in January 2019

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that togetherwe are even better.

Schedule:

Shift:

Every other Saturday/Sunday

7am-7pm

Location: AdventHealth Prairie Star

7025 COLLEGE BLVD, Overland Park, 66211

The community you’ll be caring for:

At AdventHealth Shawnee Mission, formerly Shawnee Mission Medical Center, you'remore than just a number on a chart. You're a whole person, who functions best when physically, emotionally, and spiritually fit. Find whole-person care, dedicated teams and staff,and a wide variety of medical services, all at our hospital inShawnee Mission, Kansas.

The role you’ll contribute:

The Medical Laboratory Scientist II performs various laboratory procedures in assigned areas as licensed/certified. Work customarily involves analytical testing of blood and/or human biological specimens. Analytical laboratory testing generally requires a moderate to high degree of theoretical and practical knowledge and expertise in licensed area(s). Depending on campus and department, various pre-and post-analytical work processes are included in the work duties customarily performed; on-call hours may also be required. Follows laboratory policies and procedures; maintains quality control practices in the Laboratory. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

• Performs assigned pre-analytical activities related to laboratory testing, which may include general and analytical equipment maintenance, function checks and documentation; inventory control and supply stocking, specimen collection as needed; biological specimen processing; cleaning and disinfection of selected or assigned laboratory equipment and spaces; quality control and calibration performance; and other pre-analytical activities
• Performs all expected tests and analytical procedures for assigned department or work area efficiently and accurately, according to established procedures, performance standards, and departmental competency standards. Participates in proficiency testing, consistently adhering to federal and state regulations as well as Institutional policies
• Performs post-analytical activities related to laboratory testing, reporting results (including highly abnormal results) in accordance with established procedures. Provides and acts on technical and support information related to the elements of laboratory testing for all age groups, neonatal through geriatric patients
• Provides orientation and training to new employees and medical technology students as needed, under the direction of the lab leadership. May act as a preceptor when teaching new staff and Students when assigned. Appropriately documents orientation and training of new employees and medical technology students.
• Provides guidance to technicians and support staff, resolution to customer service issues within guidelines, and support education to clinical staff as appropriate or requested. Facilitates workflow when necessary.
• Follows appropriate safety policies including the appropriate use of PPE, handwashing, and hazardous chemical handling. Demonstrates understanding and adheres to Chemical Hygiene plan and Infection Control policies. Employee job duties may include transport of hazardous waste from the point of generation to a designated secure storage area; employee will be required to complete initial training (prior to handling hazardous waste) and refresher training to include proper handling and transport of hazardous waste, and proper selection, use and disposal of personal protective equipment
• Participates in, and has knowledge of, laboratory and hospital Performance Improvement activities
• Performs various support activities to facilitate operation of assigned department or work area
• Participates in the evaluation of new laboratory techniques and procedures. Assists with data collection and special projects, as assigned. Assists in the documentation and submission of required laboratory, departmental, and staff statistics/reports
• May assess competencies according to Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) regulations
• Performs other duties as assigned

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory, chemical, physical, biological sciences or related field
  • PREFERRED:
    • 2+ years of technical experience

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:

• American Medical Technologists ORAmerican Society for Clinical Pathology