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Medical Laboratory Scientist, Part-Time Weekend Nights – AdventHealth Lenexa

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Vision, Medical & Dental Benefits from Day One

• Student Loan Repayment Program

• Received Magnet® recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center in January 2019

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule:

Every other Saturday/Sunday Nights

Shift :

1900-0700, 12-hour shifts

Location: AdventHealth Lenexa

23401 PRAIRIE STAR PKWY, Lenexa, 66227

The community you’ll be caring for:

We have a higher standard of hospital care in Lenexa, Kansas. When you visit us at AdventHealth Lenexa, formerly Shawnee Mission Health – Prairie Star, we'll meet your health challenges with compassion, leading-edge technology, and a comprehensive care plan that not only helps heal your body, but ministers to your mind and spirit too.

The role you’ll contribute:

The Medical Laboratory Scientists performs laboratory analysis requiring a complex network of steps & variables. Confirms & verifies, correlates & interprets test results utilizing in-depth knowledge of techniques, principles, instruments, & physiology. Recognizes technical, instrumental & physiological problems, identifies the cause & evaluates alternative solutions. Operates, maintains, & repairs equipment. Establishes & monitors quality assurance program

You Will Be Responsible For:

• Performs assigned pre-analytical activities related to laboratory testing, which may include general and analytical equipment maintenance, function checks and documentation; inventory control and supply stocking, specimen collection as needed; biological specimen processing; cleaning and disinfection of selected or assigned laboratory equipment and spaces; quality control and calibration performance; and other pre-analytical activities Performs all expected tests and analytical procedures for assigned department or work area efficiently and accurately, according to established procedures, performance standards, and departmental competency standards. Participates in proficiency testing, consistently adhering to federal and state regulations as well as Institutional policies Performs post-analytical activities related to laboratory testing, reporting results (including highly abnormal results) in accordance with established procedures. Provides and acts on technical and support information related to the elements of laboratory testing for all age groups, neonatal through geriatric patients Provides orientation and training to new employees and medical technology students as needed, under the direction of the lab leadership. May act as a preceptor when teaching new staff and Students when assigned. Appropriately documents orientation and training of new employees and medical technology students. Provides guidance to technicians and support staff, resolution to customer service issues within guidelines, and support education to clinical staff as appropriate or requested. Facilitates workflow when necessary.Follows appropriate safety policies including the appropriate use of PPE, handwashing, and hazardous chemical handling. Demonstrates understanding and adheres to Chemical Hygiene plan and Infection Control policies. Employee job duties may include transport of hazardous waste from the point of generation to a designated secure storage area; employee will be required to complete initial training (prior to handling hazardous waste) and refresher training to include proper handling and transport of hazardous waste, and proper selection, use and disposal of personal protective equipment Participates in, and has knowledge of, laboratory and hospital Performance Improvement activities Performs various support activities to facilitate operation of assigned department or work area Participates in the evaluation of new laboratory techniques and procedures. Assists with data collection and special projects, as assigned. Assists in the documentation and submission of required laboratory, departmental, and staff statistics/reports May assess competencies according to Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) regulations Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

What You Will Need:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory, chemical, physical, biological sciences or related field

• PREFERRED:

• Two years of technical experience

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:

• American Medical Technologists OR American Society for Clinical Pathology

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.

Category: Laboratory

Organization: AdventHealth Shawnee Mission

Schedule: Part-time

Shift: 3 - Night

Req ID: 24042768

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.