Medical Lab Scientist

21 hours ago


Olathe KS United States The University of Kansas Health System Full time
Medical Lab Scientist - PRN

Apply to locations Olathe, KS

Time Type: Part time

Posted on: 8 Days Ago

Job Requisition ID: R-32748

Position Summary / Career Interest:

Performs a variety of laboratory and diagnostic procedures in Hematology, Urinalysis, Chemistry, Serology, Coagulation and Phlebotomy on specimens obtained on clinic patients to provide information for diagnosing and combating disease. The Medical Technologist (Certified) is expected to support the mission, vision and values of Olathe Medical Services, Inc.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions
  • Demonstrates knowledge of Laboratory principles and theory. Follows approved Laboratory test procedures.
  • Works independently, organizing to maximize department efficiency. Completes testing within the Laboratory TAT expectations. Takes appropriate action when necessary.
  • Ensures specimen integrity by adhering to Laboratory test procedures for specimen identification, handling, processing, and storing.
  • Performs instrument start-up, maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting as required with proper documentation. Takes appropriate corrective action.
  • Performs, evaluates, and documents all required Quality Control. Takes appropriate corrective action.
  • Correctly performs tests, interprets results for accuracy, acceptability, and critical limits with proper documentation. Takes appropriate corrective action.
  • Answers phone promptly and courteously. Answers pneumatic tube system promptly.
  • Gives accurate and complete hand-off communication to the next shift.
  • Assists all co-workers in all areas as needed.
  • Assists in the training of new Laboratory employees and students.
  • Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
  • These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience
  • Associates Degree and educational requirements as required to become certified with the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP), National Credentialing Agency (NCA), or the American Medical Technologists (AMT). OR
  • Bachelors Degree or educational requirements as needed to become certified with the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP), National Credentialing Agency (NCA), the American Medical Technologists (AMT). OR
  • Must have completed an HEW approved school of Medical Technology or the successful completion of a United States Military Laboratory training program and a minimum of 10 years of hospital lab experience required without certification.
  • 1 or more years of experience in the clinical laboratory field required without a Bachelor's degree.

Preferred Education and Experience
  • Hospital lab experience

Required Licensure and Certification
  • Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) - American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP) OR
  • Medical Technologist (MT) - American Medical Technologists (AMT) OR
  • Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) - NCA OR
  • ASCP Specialist Certification (MB, SBB, SC, SH, or SM)
  • Those without a Bachelor's degree must be certified as a Medical Laboratory Technician-MLT(ASCP), or Clinical Laboratory Technician-CLT(NCA), or Medical Laboratory Technician-MLT(AMT), or Clinical laboratory Technologist-CLT(HEW), or United States Military Laboratory training program Certificate of Completion, or certification eligible. If certification is not acquired within the first 90 days, the incumbent will automatically be changed to a non-certified role.
About Us

We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.

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.

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