PRN Medical Lab Scientist

The University of Kansas Health System; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City, KS is seeking a PRN Medical Lab Scientist to perform comprehensive laboratory testing, ensure accurate results, and support patient care. The role involves analyzing specimens, operating and maintaining analyzers, and contributing to quality assurance within a dynamic hospital lab.

Responsibilities include phlebotomy when needed, documentation, and mentoring or orienting staff as applicable, with the employee potentially floating to other

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Biological, Physical, Chemical or Clinical Laboratory Science / Medical Technology or equivalent.
• High School Graduate.

Responsibilities

• Analyze patient, control and proficiency testing specimens and record results.
• Calibrate, maintain, operate and troubleshoot instrumentation; document appropriately.
• Perform phlebotomy and specimen collection as applicable.
• Follow CLIA/high complexity testing requirements and hospital policies.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Laboratory testing

Quality control

Education

BS in Medical Technology / MLS

Job description

## PRN Medical Lab ScientistApply: Kansas City, KS: Part time: Posted Today: R-58723# Position TitlePRN Medical Lab ScientistVaries - PRNBell Hospital## Position Summary / Career Interest:The Medical Lab Scientist provides comprehensive laboratory testing for patients. The position consists of ensuring patients' laboratory results are accurate, timely and with quality.**Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions*** Analyzes patient, control and proficiency testing specimens and records results in a timely manner according to laboratory policy.* Calibrates, maintains, operates and troubleshoots instrumentation issues and completes appropriate documentation.* Completes continuing education and submits appropriate documentation where applicable.* Follows regulatory, accreditation, safety and hospital standards, policies and procedures.* Instructs, orients and mentors students, employees, residents, patients and other health care providers as applicable.* Maintains an adequate inventory of all supplies. Accurately prepares, labels and stores reagents, standards, controls and specimens for analysis.* Participates in quality assurance and quality improvement activities.* Performs phlebotomy and sample collection as applicable.* Reviews and correlates results of laboratory tests 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.* The employee may be required to float to other locations throughout the organization.* Performs product preparations in compliance with FDA, cGMP, AABB standards and blood bank department procedures, if applicable.* Uses personal protective equipment (PPE) 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 Biological, Physical, Chemical or Clinical Laboratory Science / Medical Technology from an accredited institution* High School Graduate **Required Licensure and Certification*** Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) - American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP) , AMT or equivalent or eligible (must be completed within 6 months of hire) within 180 Days **Knowledge Requirements*** Meets the CLIA requirements for high complexity testing.## Time Type:Part time## Job Requisition ID:R-58723