Job Description

The Opportunity:

Saint Lukes Hospital is looking for an Medical Lab Scientist Coordinator to join our lab team. The MLS Coordinator is a leadership role that reports to the Laboratory Manager and acts as a link between the clinical staff and management. This position supports the Laboratory Manager and is often called upon to be a subject matter expert for clinical laboratory analysis. Works directly with the laboratory staff as a resource for questions troubleshooting and guidance.

• Full Time Monday through Friday 1-hour days with rotating day off each week. No weekends or holidays
• Bachelors of Science
• New grads are welcome!
• Maintains knowledge and competencies in all areas of the laboratory in order to fill in as needed for laboratory analysis
• Manages laboratory scheduling which includes organizing time off requests emergency call-insand holiday rotations.
• Participates in new employee interviewing and leads new hire on-boarding and training.
• Assists all lab staff as a resource and participates in employee engagement initiatives.
• Meets proficiency testing requirements by assigning sample testing ensuring completion and submitting results to accreditation website.
• Responds to product/instrument recall alerts.
• Participates in procedure review and writes procedures as needed.
• Generates weekly instrument quality control reports and reviews data for appropriate documentation shifts trends and the need for temporary QC ranges.
• Performs monthly review of quality control and maintenance records.
• Investigates patient result errors and credits accounts as necessary.
• Participates in hospital/system committees at the direction of the Laboratory Manager.
• May serve as LIS super-user.
• Participates in or may lead temporary projects.
• Other duties as assigned by the Laboratory Manager to meet the on-going needs of the laboratory department.

Why Saint Lukes

• We believe in work/life balance.

• We are dedicated to innovation and always looking for ways to improve.

• We believe in creating a collaborative environment where all voices are heard.

• We are here for you and will support you in achieving your goals.

Job Requirements

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Job Details

The best place to get care. The best place to give care. Saint Lukes 12000 employees strive toward that vision every day. Our employees are proud to work for the only faith-based nonprofit locally owned health system in Kansas City. Joining Saint Lukes means joining a team of exceptional professionals who strive for excellence in patient care. Do the best work of your career within a highly diverse and inclusive workspace where all voices matter.

Join the Kansas City regions premiere provider of health services. Equal Opportunity Employer.