Medical Lab Scientist

The University of Kansas Health System•Berkeley, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Lab Scientist provides comprehensive laboratory testing for patients. The position consists of ensuring patients' laboratory results are accurate, timely and with quality. As part of the region’s premier academic medical center, The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world-class healthcare provider and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We are driven by our commitment to service, continuous improvement and to the highest degree of excellence. Collaboration between physicians, nurses, researchers, educators and other professionals who share their expertise leads to exciting discoveries and life-changing treatments for the people we serve.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology or related field.
Certification from ASCP, AMT, or similar or ability to complete certification within 6 months of hire.
Graduate of an NCCLS approved training program.
Basic cardiac life support.
Combination of education and experience that qualifies for ASCP MLS certification.

Responsibilities

Analyzes patient, control and proficiency testing specimens and records results in a timely manner according to laboratory policy.
Calibrates, maintains, operates and troubleshoots instrumentation issues and completes appropriate documentation.
Completes continuing education and submits appropriate documentation where applicable.
Follows regulatory, accreditation, safety and hospital standards, policies and procedures.
Instructs, orients and mentors students, employees, residents, patients and other health care providers as applicable.
Maintains an adequate inventory of all supplies.
Accurately prepares, labels and stores reagents, standards, controls and specimens for analysis.
Participates in quality assurance and quality improvement activities.
Performs phlebotomy and sample collection as applicable.
Reviews and correlates results of laboratory tests to each other and with the patient's condition, recognizing abnormal results and critical/alert values.
Verifies accuracy of results.