PRN Medical Lab Scientist - Core Lab

The University of Kansas Health System; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a PRN Medical Lab Scientist for the Core Lab at Bell Hospital. This role supports evening shifts and focuses on accurate, timely laboratory results and patient care within a high-quality lab setting.

Responsibilities include analyzing specimens, calibrating instruments, maintaining quality control, mentoring staff, and adhering to regulatory standards. The PRN status means flexibility to float to other locations as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Biological, Physical, Chemical or Clinical Laboratory Science / Medical Technology from an accredited institution.
• High School Graduate.

Responsibilities

• Analyze patient, control and proficiency testing specimens and record results promptly.
• Calibrate, maintain, operate and troubleshoot instrumentation; document appropriately.
• Complete continuing education and document it.
• Follow regulatory, accreditation, safety and hospital standards.
• Instruct, orient and mentor students, employees and residents.
• Maintain inventory; prepare, label and store reagents and specimens.
• Participate in quality assurance and quality improvement activities.
• Perform phlebotomy and sample collection as applicable.
• Review results with patient condition; flag abnormal or critical values.
• May float to other locations.
• Handle product preparations per FDA, cGMP, AABB where applicable.
• Use PPE safely.
• Fulfill competencies of assigned unit.

Education

Bachelor of Science Biological, Physical, Chemical or Clinical Laboratory Science / Medical Technology from an accredited institution

High School Graduate

Job description

Position Title

PRN Medical Lab Scientist - Core Lab

Varies - PRN

Bell Hospital

Position Summary / Career Interest:

Evenings

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-56672

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].

• 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.