The University of Kansas Health System · 1 month ago
MLS Technical Specialist - Microbiology (Molecular Liaison)
Kansas City, KS
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelThe University of Kansas Health System is seeking an MLS Technical Specialist in Microbiology. This role involves overseeing laboratory testing for patients, ensuring accurate and timely results, and managing departmental responsibilities in the absence of the supervisor.
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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
Qualification
Required
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
Technologist in Molecular Biology (MB (ASCP))
Company
The University of Kansas Health System
The University of Kansas Health System is an academic medical center for complex care and diagnosis.
Founded in 1906
10001+ employees
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Funding
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2023-07-25Grant
Leadership Team
Tammy Peterman
President, Kansas City Division, Executive VP/Chief Operating Officer and Chief Nursing Officer
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