About this opportunity
Research Medical Center lists this Medical Laboratory Scientist Lead opportunity in overland, Kansas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized. Submit your application for the opportunity below: Medical Laboratory Scientist Lead
Schedule: EVE 12pm-8:30pm. RW
Job Summary and Qualifications
Under the general supervision of the Laboratory Director, provides technical leadership and oversight for the personnel in the laboratory.
What you will do in this role:
Plans and coordinates daily activities for laboratory personnel
Provides documentation and makes recommendations to the manager for performance evaluations and/or disciplinary action of section/laboratory employees
Performs preanalytic, analytic, and post-analytic biochemical/hematologic testing responsibilities
Investigates technical, instrumental, and/or physiologic causes of unexpected test results
Monitors quality control and inventory of supplies and reagents
Maintains a safe work area
Demonstrates professional work habits and interpersonal skills
Participates in performance improvement activities, evaluation of new test methodologies, instrumentation, and management of laboratory data
Correlates abnormal laboratory data with pathologic states to determine validity and/or whether follow-up tests should be performed
Teaches theory and procedures using educational methodology to clinical laboratory science (medical technology) students
Assists with the orientation and training of MLT/CLT, Non-registered MT/CLS, and Registered MT/CLS employees
The primary analytic testing responsibilities for the employee will be in the Chemistry (includes Hematology, Urinalysis, Chemistry, Special Chemistry) section of the Laboratory
What qualifications you will need:
Bachelor degree in medical technology/clinical laboratory science or related science required OR Bachelor degree & certification is subspecialty area
MT (ASCP)/CLS(NCA) or as appropriate, subspecialty certification such as C(ASCP) required
3 years’ experience in an accredited laboratory required, 2 years’ experience in the technical area preferred, hospital laboratory experience preferred
Ability to multi-task while maintaining a high degree of accuracy; detail oriented, verbal communication, mature judgment
Basic laboratory equipment & instrumentation; keyboarding
Blood Bank experience required.
Benefits
Research Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
Savings and retirement resources , including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts
Learn more about Employee Benefits
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Research Medical Center is a 585+ bed hospital. Our hospital offers an array of medical and health clinic services. This includes women's services offering obstetrics and fertility, an emergency room, and a trauma center. We offer a Stroke Center, a walk-in clinic, and orthopedics across three Kansas City locations. Our specialty care areas include a Chest Pain Center, Level I Trauma Center, Breast Care Center, Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Programs, and Primary Stroke Center. We are one of 10 HCA Midwest Health hospitals in Kansas City and surrounding areas
Research Psychiatric Center is a 95+ bed facility. We offer acute inpatient, day treatment, and community-based outpatient behavioral healthcare. We treat adolescents, adults, and senior adults for emotional disorders, mental illness, and substance abuse. Our professional staff includes psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and licensed professional counselors. We are committed to delivering our patients skilled compassionate care regardless of age or circumstance.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our Medical Laboratory Scientist Lead opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing - apply today!
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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