Medical Laboratory Scientist

The University of Kansas Health System•Kansas City, MO

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Laboratory Scientist provides comprehensive laboratory testing for patients, ensuring that laboratory results are accurate, timely, and meet quality standards. The role includes specimen analysis, instrument operation and troubleshooting, quality assurance, and compliance with applicable laboratory, safety, and hospital requirements. The employee may be required to float to other locations throughout the organization. Duties may vary by department or unit, and other duties may be assigned as required. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at KUCC - North.

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 through ASCP Board of Certification, AMT, or equivalent, or eligibility to obtain certification; certification must be completed within 180 days of hire.
Meets CLIA requirements for high-complexity testing.

Responsibilities

Analyzes patient, control, and proficiency testing specimens and records results in a timely manner according to laboratory policy.
Calibrates, maintains, and operates instruments; 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 adequate inventory of supplies and 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 laboratory test results with one another and with the patient's condition; recognizes abnormal results and critical or alert values, verifies result accuracy, and initiates corrective action when indicated.
May float to other locations throughout the organization.
Performs product preparations in compliance with FDA, cGMP, AABB standards, and blood bank department procedures, if applicable.
Uses personal protective equipment as necessary to perform duties safely and minimize risk.
Performs the professional, clinical, and/or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.