PRN Medical Laboratory Scientist

The University of Kansas Health System•Liberty, MO

16h

About The Position

The Medical Laboratory Scientist provides comprehensive laboratory testing for patients, ensuring laboratory results are accurate, timely, and high quality. This is a PRN position at Liberty Hospital. Duties may vary depending on the department or unit, and the employee may be required to float to other locations within the organization. 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.
Meet CLIA requirements for high-complexity testing.
Medical Laboratory Scientist certification through the ASCP Board of Certification, AMT, or equivalent; candidates who are eligible must complete certification within 180 days of hire.

Responsibilities

Analyze patient, control, and proficiency-testing specimens and record results promptly according to laboratory policy.
Calibrate, maintain, and operate instrumentation; troubleshoot issues and complete appropriate documentation.
Complete continuing education and submit 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 accurately for analysis.
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; recognize abnormal results and critical or alert values.
Verify result accuracy and initiate corrective action when indicated.
Prepare products in compliance with FDA, cGMP, AABB standards, and blood bank department procedures, if applicable.
Use personal protective equipment as necessary to perform duties safely and minimize risk.
Perform the professional, clinical, and/or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.