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Medical Laboratory Scientist
The University of Kansas Health SystemMedical Laboratory Scientist ensuring accurate laboratory results for patients at The University of Kansas Health System. Involves analysis, calibration, mentoring, and quality assurance tasks.
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- 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 and initiates corrective action when indicated.
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor of Science in Biological, Physical, Chemical or Clinical Laboratory Science / Medical Technology from an accredited institution
- Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) - American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP) , AMT or equivalent or eligible (must be completed within 6 months of hire) within 180 Days
- Meets the CLIA requirements for high complexity testing.
Benefits
Comp & perks- Health insurance
- Retirement plans
- Paid time off
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Hard Skills & Tools
Laboratory AnalysisInstrumentation CalibrationSpecimen PreparationResult VerificationTroubleshootingQuality ImprovementRegulatory ComplianceDocumentationSample CollectionReagent Management
Soft Skills
MentoringInstructionCommunication
Certifications
ASCP CertificationAMT Certification