MLS Technical Specialist – Flow Cytometry
| Company | The University of Kansas Hospital |
|---|---|
| Location | Kansas City, KS, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Mid Level, Senior |
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science
- High School Graduate
- Meets the CLIA requirements for high complexity testing required
- Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) – American Medical Technologists (AMT) within 180 Days
- Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) – American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP) within 180 Days
Responsibilities
- Analyzes patient, control and proficiency testing specimens and records results in a timely manner according to laboratory policy.
- Assists with departmental management tasks including, but not limited to the following: a) Maintains an adequate inventory of all supplies and reagents as assigned. b) Schedules and coordinates departmental staffing as assigned. c) Participates in departmental financial planning and oversight with the supervisor/manager. d) Contributes to content included in competency training and reviews.
- Coordinates quality assurance and quality improvement activities for the department.
- Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and maintains a laboratory of constant readiness.
- Ensures all departmental policies and procedures are kept up to date.
- Ensures compliance with regulatory, accreditation, safety and hospital standard, policies and procedures.
- Instructs, orients and mentors students, employees, residents, patients and other health care providers as applicable.
- Completes continuing education and submits appropriate documentation where applicable.
- Oversees calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting and quality control for instrument issues in addition to the review and management of the appropriate documentation.
- Provides oversight for the review and correlation of results 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.
- Uses and wears PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) as necessary to perform job duties safely and minimize risk.
- Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
Preferred Qualifications
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No preferred qualifications provided.