Lead Medical Laboratory Scientist

HCA Healthcare•Kansas City, KS

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Laboratory Director, the Lead Medical Laboratory Scientist provides technical leadership and oversight for laboratory personnel. The primary analytic testing responsibilities are in the Chemistry section, which includes Hematology, Urinalysis, Chemistry, and Special Chemistry. The role performs preanalytic, analytic, and post-analytic testing and supports laboratory operations, quality, staff training, and performance improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, or a related science; alternatively, a bachelor's degree and certification in a subspecialty area such as MT (ASCP), CLS (NCA), or appropriate subspecialty certification such as C (ASCP).
Three years of experience in an accredited laboratory.
Ability to multitask while maintaining a high degree of accuracy.
Detail-oriented, with verbal communication skills and mature judgment.
Familiarity with basic laboratory equipment and instrumentation; keyboarding skills.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience in the technical area preferred.
Hospital laboratory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan and coordinate daily activities for laboratory personnel.
Provide documentation and recommendations to the manager regarding performance evaluations and disciplinary action for section or laboratory employees.
Perform preanalytic, analytic, and post-analytic biochemical and hematologic testing.
Investigate technical, instrumental, and physiologic causes of unexpected test results.
Monitor quality control and inventory of supplies and reagents.
Maintain a safe work area and demonstrate professional work habits and interpersonal skills.
Participate in performance improvement activities and evaluate new test methodologies, instrumentation, and laboratory data management.
Correlate abnormal laboratory data with pathologic states to determine validity and whether follow-up testing is appropriate.
Teach theory and procedures to clinical laboratory science students using educational methodology.
Assist with orientation and training of MLT/CLT, non-registered MT/CLS, and registered MT/CLS employees.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine coverage.
Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan and flexible spending accounts.
Preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.