Medical Laboratory Scientist

The University of Kansas Health System•Kansas City, MO

About The Position

The Medical Laboratory Scientist provides comprehensive laboratory testing for patients and ensures laboratory results are accurate, timely, and meet quality standards. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at KUCC - North. The employee may be required to float to other locations throughout the organization. Duties and skills may vary by department or unit, and other duties may be assigned as required.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Biological, Physical, Chemical, or Clinical Laboratory Science / Medical Technology from an accredited institution.
High school graduate.
Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) certification from the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP), AMT, or equivalent, or eligibility to obtain it; certification must be completed within 180 days of hire.
Meet CLIA requirements for high-complexity testing.

Responsibilities

Analyze patient, control, and proficiency testing specimens and record results promptly according to laboratory policy.
Calibrate, maintain, operate, and troubleshoot laboratory instruments, completing appropriate documentation.
Complete continuing education and submit required documentation where applicable.
Follow regulatory, accreditation, safety, and hospital standards, policies, and procedures.
Instruct, orient, and mentor students, employees, residents, patients, and other health care providers as applicable.
Maintain an adequate inventory of supplies.
Prepare, label, and store reagents, standards, controls, and specimens for analysis accurately.
Participate in quality assurance and quality improvement activities.
Perform phlebotomy and sample collection as applicable.
Review and correlate laboratory test results with one another and with the patient's condition, recognizing abnormal results and critical or alert values.
Verify result accuracy and initiate corrective action when indicated.
Perform product preparations in compliance with FDA, cGMP, AABB standards, and blood bank department procedures, if applicable.
Use personal protective equipment as necessary to perform job duties safely and minimize risk.
Perform the professional, clinical, and/or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.