Sr. Medical Laboratory Scientist

Quest Diagnostics; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 33,709 - 48,010; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision for FT employees

Annual health assessment program

401(k) company match

Education assistance

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics is looking for a Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist in Lenexa, KS, working Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM with rotational weekends. This role includes complex laboratory testing and offers benefits such as health insurance, financial coaching, and 401(k) plans.

The ideal candidate will have clinical experience, with strong skills in communication, collaboration, and problem-solving. A Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related field is required. This is a vital role within the Blood Bank department.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three to five years clinical experience; two years in present department.
• Optional: 5 years of blood bank experience preferred.
• Master's degree and two years work experience as Medical Lab Scientist required if performing supervisory duties.

Responsibilities

• Proficient in all principal duties of a Medical Technologist.
• Provide technical direction to staff on complex testing.
• Investigate and resolve analytical testing problems.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Collaboration skills

Problem solving

Resource management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology, Biology or Chemistry

Associates degree in a Laboratory Science

Job description

Job Description

Sr. Medical Laboratory Scientist - Lenexa, KS, Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, with rotational weekends

Department

Blood Bank

Pay range

$29.66+ per hour

Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.

Benefits Information

We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects – physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include:

• Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
• Best-in-class well-being programs
• Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness®
• healthyMINDS mental health program
• Vacation and Health/Flex Time
• 6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off
• FinFit financial coaching and services
• 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Annual incentive plans
• Matching gifts program
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
• Career advancement opportunities
• and so much more!

The Senior Medical Technologist is proficient in all principle duties of a Medical Technologist I and II. This Subject Matter Expert (SME) is responsible for complex laboratory testing and has broad decision‑making authority and independence. The Senior Med Tech is required to provide technical direction to staff regarding complex and non‑routine testing and is a source of contact of inquiries from clients or sales representatives. The Senior is responsible for investigating and resolving analytical testing problems and recommending course of action. The Senior is responsible for training and development of staff under the direction of the Supervisor in accordance with the appropriate federal, state and local guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates all characteristics of Med Tech I and II
• Applies evidence based criteria to correlate and interpret laboratory testing data
• Performs clinical validation to optimize laboratory testing as directed
• Assumes role of technical subject matter expert by demonstrating problem solving and troubleshooting instrumentation and assays
• Serve as a technical resource for the unit by investigating and resolving analytical testing problems, recommending a course of action in instances identified as beyond acceptable limits, and responding to non‑routine/complex inquiries and/or requests from clients and sales representatives.
• Assumes role of technical consultant and provides technical direction to team members regarding all matters of testing
• Assumes trainer and SME role in education; designs and implements training material. Evaluates technical competencies of team and provides recommendations for continuing education
• Proficient in understanding and interpreting trends and variables when implementing QC theory and policies
• Review requests for validity checks and recommend an appropriate course of action taking into account the limitations of specimen requirements and the effects of time and the quality of additional and/or repeat testing.
• Expedites the flow of work to maximize productive capacity by evaluating production systems and recommending enhancements and coordinating the resolution of production problems/issues involving other laboratory departments.
• Review unit activities to ensure compliance with departmental policies and federal, state, and local regulations.
• Competent in most areas within the department
• Participates in special projects as assigned
• Performs other duties as directed by Supervisor

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years clinical experience with two (2) years in present department.
• 5 years of blood bank experience preferred
• If Sr MLS will be asked to perform delegated supervisory duties, then minimum required qualifications are:
  • Master of Science Degree in biological or chemical science and two (2) years of work experience as a Medical Lab Scientist in the designated laboratory specialty.
  • At least four (4) years of pertinent clinical laboratory experience subsequent to qualifying as a Medical Lab Scientist
  • If operating within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania must have at least six (6) years of pertinent clinical laboratory experience subsequent to qualifying as a Medical Lab Scientist
• If HEW certified, eight (8) years or more in same department.

Physical And Mental Requirements

• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time

Skills

• Demonstrates effective communication and collaboration skills within department as well as with other functions within the company and third parties (i.e.clients)
• Must have the ability to establish work priorities for self and others and handle several procedures simultaneously including troubleshooting instruments and other problems/issues.
• Ability to schedule and manage resources to meet department goals.
• Must protect patient confidentiality at all times.

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology, Biology or Chemistry or an Associates degree in a Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Technology or have previously qualified as a Technologist under 42 CFR 493. 1433 (Required)
• Foreign educated candidates must provide a detailed credential evaluation from IERF (International Education Research Foundation). (Required)
• United States educated candidates must provide a detailed original transcript. (Required)

Licenses and Certifications

• HEW Certified (Preferred)

About The Team

Quest Diagnostics honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply.

While we appreciate and value our staffing partners, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Quest will not be responsible for paying agency fees for any individual as to whom an agency has sent an unsolicited resume.

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