Medical Lab Scientist

Overview:

Join our team as a PRN, Medical Lab Scientist in Topeka, KS.

 

 Why Join Us? 

 

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better  

 

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.  

• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.  

• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.  

 

Get to Know Your Team:  

• The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus, a part of a rich legacy of compassionate care since 1909, now offers 378 licensed beds, a history of innovation, and strong community support.

Explore Career Pathways for Laboratory Professionals:

Responsibilities:

• The Medical Lab Scientist functions as a professional who assumes responsibility and accountability for the performance of clinical laboratory testing that pertains to patient care and diagnosis.
• This position performs routine and special laboratory procedures, quality control, preventative maintenance, minor equipment repairs, inventory control, and statistical compilation.
• Will additionally participates in quality assurance, performance improvement, laboratory education, new employee training, and proficiency testing when assigned.

Qualifications:

Job Requirements:

• Baccalaureate or Associates Degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a chemical, physical or biological science.

• ASCP or equivalent.

  • Certification within a specific area, i.e. M(ASCP), H(ASCP), C(ASCP) qualifies.

  • Certification must be maintained without lapse during employment.

    • If certification does lapse, job will be downgraded to Medical Laboratory Scientist (non-certified) until certification is reinstated.

• Previous clinical laboratory experience as a Medical Laboratory Technician, Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Laboratory Scientist within a clinical laboratory.

• Current knowledge of clinical laboratory techniques and principles.