Medical Lab Scientist I

Job Description

Saint Luke's South Hospital is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to join our team! Performs medical laboratory testing in a CLIA-certified laboratory. This position is responsible for the accuracy, timely reporting and integrity of laboratory results. Qualified to assess competency of MLS and MLT personnel after one year of experience. New Grad must pass ASCP registry within 9 months of hire. Medical Laboratory Scientist certification can be through ASCP or AMT. 3-twelve hour shifts 0700-1930 during the week with every third week weekend Has working knowledge of and performs testing in accordance with laboratory's policy, procedures and regulatory standards. Successful performance in laboratory's external proficiency program. Organizes and performs multiple technical tasks with maximum efficiency and minimal waste. Reports laboratory results in the Hospital LIS/EMR, as ordered by providers. Reviews and approves quality control results to affirm validity of patient results. Maintains instrumentation and confirms acceptable performance. Uses education and experience to identify and resolve technical, instrumental and physiological issues that interfere with accurate testing. Participates in establishing and monitoring quality metrics as part of Laboratory Performance Improvement Plan. Qualified to assess competency of MLS and MLT personnel after one year of experience. Job Requirements Applicable Experience: Less than 1 year Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) - American Society for Clinical Pathology Bachelor's Degree Job Details Full Time Day (United States of America) The best place to get care. The best place to give care. Saint Luke’s 12,000 employees strive toward that vision every day. Our employees are proud to work for the only faith-based, nonprofit, locally owned health system in Kansas City. Joining Saint Luke’s means joining a team of exceptional professionals who strive for excellence in patient care. Do the best work of your career within a highly diverse and inclusive workspace where all voices matter. Join the Kansas City region's premiere provider of health services. Equal Opportunity Employer. Saint Luke’s Health System includes 18 hospitals and campuses across the Kansas City region, home care and hospice, behavioral health care, dozens of physician practices, a life care senior living community, and more. Find out more about what Saint Luke’s offers: http://www.saintlukeskc.org/about-saint-lukes Are you interested in staying up to date on openings at Saint Luke’s Health System? Simply sign up for job alerts at https://careers.saintlukeskc.org/job-alerts When we have opportunities that meet your interests, you will receive an email with the job details. Saint Luke’s Health System values our employees and we encourage them to apply to any internal openings. If you are a current Saint Luke's Health System employee, please apply through your Workday account by typing "Find Jobs" in the top left corner search bar. You can also follow the link below to the current internal career site to apply. http://www.myworkday.com/saintlukes/d/task/1422$1011.htmld