Medical Lab Scientist
About The Position
Job Title: Medical Lab Scientist I Position Type: Hourly, Full-Time Job Location: Chillicothe, MO/Trenton, MO Job Duties: Perform testing including venipunctures, finger sticks, heel sticks and arterial punctures in accordance with laboratory's policy, procedures and regulatory standards; Conduct chemical analyses of body fluids such as blood, urine, and spinal fluid, to determine presence of normal and abnormal components; Perform blood group, type, and compatibility tests for transfusion purposes; Study blood cells, cell numbers, and morphology; Review and approve quality control results to affirm validity of patient results; Verify instrument functionality by calibrating specific lab instruments to ensure accurate testing and document data; Report laboratory results in the Hospital LIS/EMR, as ordered by providers; Participate in establishing and monitoring quality metrics as part of Laboratory Performance Improvement Plan. The minimum requirements for the Position Offered are a Bachelor’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Medical Technology or a closely-related field. The position also requires a CGFNS, ASCP, ASMT, AMT, HEW, or NCA Certification. Must be available to perform job duties at both Hedrick Medical Center in Chillicothe, MO and Wright Memorial Hospital in Trenton, MO. Must be available to work weekend shifts as needed. Saint Luke's Health System. Company Headquarters: Kansas City, MO. Job Requirements Applicable Experience: Less than 1 year Medical Laboratory Scientist - American Society for Clinical Pathology Bachelor's Degree Job Details Full Time Swing (United States of America) The best place to get care. The best place to give care . 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.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Medical Technology or a closely-related field
- CGFNS, ASCP, ASMT, AMT, HEW, or NCA Certification
- Must be available to perform job duties at both Hedrick Medical Center in Chillicothe, MO and Wright Memorial Hospital in Trenton, MO
- Must be available to work weekend shifts as needed
- Less than 1 year Medical Laboratory Scientist - American Society for Clinical Pathology
- Bachelor's Degree
Responsibilities
- Perform testing including venipunctures, finger sticks, heel sticks and arterial punctures in accordance with laboratory's policy, procedures and regulatory standards
- Conduct chemical analyses of body fluids such as blood, urine, and spinal fluid, to determine presence of normal and abnormal components
- Perform blood group, type, and compatibility tests for transfusion purposes
- Study blood cells, cell numbers, and morphology
- Review and approve quality control results to affirm validity of patient results
- Verify instrument functionality by calibrating specific lab instruments to ensure accurate testing and document data
- Report laboratory results in the Hospital LIS/EMR, as ordered by providers
- Participate in establishing and monitoring quality metrics as part of Laboratory Performance Improvement Plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
