Clinical Laboratory Scientist III

St. John's Hospital • Leavenworth, KS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Prime Healthcare is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist III, internally referred to as a Lead Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or CLS Lead. This advanced role has technical oversight responsibilities and helps ensure the efficient and accurate operation of the laboratory, supporting high-quality patient care through advanced skills and leadership.

The position is based at Saint John Hospital in Leavenworth, Kansas. It is full-time on a day shift, with an 8-hour schedule of either 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is available for qualified candidates; eligibility and payout terms apply and are discussed during the interview process.

Requirements

• ASCP certification or equivalent.
• At least four years of hospital laboratory work experience.
• A bachelor's degree in chemical, physical, or biological science, or Medical Laboratory Technology from an accredited institution, or other educational qualifications stated in CLIA (42 CFR 493.1489).

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide variety of laboratory procedures requiring independent judgment, using manual and automated methods in Hematology, Blood Bank, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology, Immunology, and other disciplines introduced into the laboratory.
• Interpret laboratory test results, identify abnormalities, and ensure results are accurate and reliable to support doctors' patient-care decisions.
• Execute and oversee complex routine and specialized laboratory tests on blood, tissues, and other bodily fluids.
• Mentor and guide junior laboratory staff and technicians, ensure adherence to protocols and standards, and train new employees as needed.
• Review quality-control performance and ensure corrective actions are documented when test systems deviate from established performance specifications.
• Implement and monitor quality-control procedures; calibrate and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment as needed.
• Maintain accurate, detailed records of laboratory tests and results, and enter data into laboratory information systems.
• Ensure laboratory operations comply with hospital policies, governmental regulations, and accreditation requirements.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
• Bereavement leave, FMLA, and other leave options.
• Employer 401(k) options.
• Tuition reimbursement options.
• Life, disability, and other insurance options.
• Other benefits.
• $10,000 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates, subject to eligibility and payout terms.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior