Medical Lab Scientist I

Saint Luke's Physician Group • Overland Park, KS

17h • Onsite

About The Position

Performs medical laboratory testing in a CLIA-certified laboratory. This position is responsible for the accuracy, timely reporting and integrity of laboratory results. Organizes and performs multiple technical tasks with maximum efficiency and minimal waste. Reports laboratory results in the Hospital LIS/EMR, as ordered by providers. Reviews and approves quality control results to affirm validity of patient results. Maintains instrumentation and confirms acceptable performance. Uses education and experience to identify and resolve technical, instrumental and physiological issues that interfere with accurate testing. Participates in establishing and monitoring quality metrics as part of Laboratory Performance Improvement Plan.

Requirements

• Medical Laboratory Scientist certification can be through ASCP or AMT.
• Less than 1 year Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) - American Society for Clinical Pathology
• Bachelor's Degree

Nice To Haves

• Qualified to assess competency of MLS and MLT personnel after one year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs medical laboratory testing in a CLIA-certified laboratory.
• Responsible for the accuracy, timely reporting and integrity of laboratory results.
• Organizes and performs multiple technical tasks with maximum efficiency and minimal waste.
• Reports laboratory results in the Hospital LIS/EMR, as ordered by providers.
• Reviews and approves quality control results to affirm validity of patient results.
• Maintains instrumentation and confirms acceptable performance.
• Uses education and experience to identify and resolve technical, instrumental and physiological issues that interfere with accurate testing.
• Participates in establishing and monitoring quality metrics as part of Laboratory Performance Improvement Plan.
• Qualified to assess competency of MLS and MLT personnel after one year of experience.
• New Grad must pass ASCP registry within 9 months of hire.
• Successful performance in laboratory's external proficiency program.

Benefits

• Saint Luke’s 12,000 employees strive toward that vision every day.
• Our employees are proud to work for the only faith-based, nonprofit, locally owned health system in Kansas City.
• Joining Saint Luke’s means joining a team of exceptional professionals who strive for excellence in patient care.
• Do the best work of your career within a highly diverse and inclusive workspace where all voices matter.
• J oin the Kansas City region's premiere provider of health services.
• Equal Opportunity Employer.

What This Job Offers

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