Technologist I, Medical Laboratory Scientist

Kaiser Permanente; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a qualified Medical Laboratory Technician/MLS for routine and complex laboratory procedures under supervision. The role includes workload recording, inventory control, and development of new procedures, with emphasis on independent judgment and critical thinking to ensure timely results.

The position requires solid pre-analytic handling, accurate post-analytic reporting, and active participation in department operations and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of post-registration MT/MLS experience.
• Bachelor's degree and/or MT/MLS Registration or equivalent documentation.

Responsibilities

• Analytic: performs requested lab tests and analysis per policies; performs QC and action on out-of-control results.
• Pre-analytic: accepts orders, collects and processes specimens to ensure adequate samples.
• Post-analytic: timely release of patient results and communication with reference lab.
• Administrative: workload recording, inventory control, and participation in meetings and trainings.

Skills

Independent work

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Punctuality

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree or MT/MLS registration

Job description

Job Summary:

Performs routine and complex laboratory procedures under the technical guidance of the Laboratory Manager, Assistant Manager, Supervisor, Assistant Laboratory Supervisor or Medical Laboratory Scientist II. Assists with workload recording, inventory control, research, and development of new procedures. Exercises independent judgment, and critical thinking in work performance and interpersonal relations. Major/other Responsibilities may be assigned as a direct or indirect function of the position.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Analytic: Performs requested laboratory tests and special analysis, such as proficiency testing, correlation studies or other, according to established laboratory and Medical Office policies and procedures. Prioritizes laboratory testing and other duties appropriately to assure optimal efficiency and timely reporting of laboratory results according to policy standards. Utilizes quality control procedures according to established procedures and takes appropriate action for Out of Control results. Documents QC appropriately. Recognizes trends, bias, shifts or other unexpected patterns and takes appropriate action. Review record for compliance. Performs calibration or calibration verification as needed. Operates and maintains equipment. Performs routine safety checks and preventive maintenance on instruments according to procedures and manufacturers recommendations on a consistent, timely basis to insure optimal operation and minimal downtime. Recognizes when any component of the testing system is not performing optimally and performs troubleshooting procedures as warranted on equipment, reagents and procedures in an efficient manner that maintains testing schedules. Refers problems beyond his/her scope of practice to Manager, Assistant Manager, Assistant Supervisor or Medical Laboratory Scientist II.
• Pre-analytic: Receives electronic and manual orders for tests to be performed. Receives and/or obtains specimens, assisting with collections, and processing when the workload warrants. Assumes responsibility for assuring collection of adequate and acceptable samples for analysis.
• Post-analytic: Responsible for timely release of patient results. Communicates with reference lab to confirm results, specimen disposition and to order supplies. Exercises independent judgment in determining whether test results are released, repeated, or referred for review. Consults with Manager, Assistant Manager, Assistant Supervisor or Medical Laboratory Scientist II when necessary.
• Administrative: Assists with workload recording and inventory control. Responsible for monitoring and resolving pending lists per policy. Responds appropriately to provider and clinical staff inquiries. Supports clinical point of care testing by facilitating issue resolution. Participates in department/facility meetings, conference calls, continuing education/in-services. Participates in orientation and training of new employees. Makes recommendations for improvements to the Manager, Assistant Manager, or Assistant Supervisor. Assumes responsibility for day-to-day operations of laboratory, including directing and supporting the collections, and accessioning/processing areas, in absence of Manager, Assistant Manager, Assistant Supervisor or Medical Laboratory Scientist II. Participates in state/internal inspections, prepared to answer questions, or produce documents. Responsible for compliance with information communicated in Laboratory newsletters.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

• Minimum one (1) year of post registration MT/MLS experience.

Education

• Bachelors degree and/or MT/MLS Registration or equivalent documentation from the state of Georgia.

License, Certification, Registration

• GA Dept HR CLIA MT MLT Grnfthr OR Microbiology Technologist Certificate OR Medical Lab Technician Certificate OR American Medical Technologist Medical Technologist Certificate OR American Board of Bioanalysis Medical Technologist Certificate OR American Medical Technologists Registered Medical Assistant Certificate OR Medical Lab Scientist Certificate OR Medical Technologist Certificate

• Basic Life Support required at hire

Additional Requirements:

• Able to work independently.
• Able to demonstrate good customer service skill.
• Able to demonstrate good interpersonal skills i.e. history of positive working relationships.
• Able to demonstrate dependability i.e. history of punctuality and good attendance.
• Able to demonstrate critical thinking skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in medical technology OR four (4) years of experience in related health science.