Overview10K Sign on bonus At St. Joseph Medical Center, our dedicated team of professionals is committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of Prime Healthcare, St. Joseph Medical Center is actively seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to join its award-winning team!Founded in 1874 by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, St. Joseph Medical Center has a long tradition of providing high-quality, compassionate care. Its Catholic heritage and the spirit of our founding Sisters continue today in our mission of caring for the community. The Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph is the Catholic Sponsor for St. Joseph Medical Center, under the leadership of his Excellency Bishop James V. Johnston, Jr.St. Joseph Medical Center has received numerous awards for its quality and clinical excellence. We believe that continuous quality of care and performance improvements are the foundation for preserving and enhancing healthcare delivery. For information, visitwww.stjosephkc.com.Benefits Statement We offer:
Competitive Compensation
Generous benefits plan: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K
Substantial PTO
Continuing Educational Opportunities
Collaborative work teams & cohorts
…and much more!
We would love to have you on our Team!We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status, disability, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics. If you need special accommodation for the application process, please contact Human Resources. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOCKnowYourRightsscreenreader1020.pdf ResponsibilitiesNow Hiring a Full Time Clinical Lab Scientist or Medical Lab Technologist for our St. Joseph Medical Laboratory Team.
Day shift
M-F
8 hour shifts
Amazing Benefits
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ASCP certification, or equivalent required
Medical/Hospital Laboratory experience required
Each individual performs only those waived, moderate, or highly complex tests authorized by CLIA, Bus. & Prof. Code Section 1204, and must possess a degree of skill commensurate with individual?s education, training or experience and technical abilities. Each individual performing the above procedures must:1) adhere to the laboratory's procedures for the collection, processing, analysis, and reporting of patient test results2) follow the laboratory's established quality control policies and procedures in documenting all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications3) be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance and either correct the problem or immediately notify your immediate supervisor, Director, or Medical Director4) perform a wide variety of laboratory procedures requiring independent judgment using both manual and automated methods in Hematology, Blood Bank, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology, Immunology, and any other discipline as introduced into the laboratory5) perform and document maintenance; daily, weekly, monthly, or as needed on instruments and equipment as appropriate6) review the accuracy of patient results prior to releasing or reporting7) recognize age specific differences in expected results for newborns to geriatrics8) ensure that the testing of proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples and that collaboration with other laboratories is prohibited prior to the reporting of proficiency testing results to the appropriate agencies9) may be required to perform venipuncture or capillary puncture on various age groups from newborn to geriatrics10) assist in the development and maintenance of laboratory policies and procedures11) adheres to all department and hospital policies and procedures related to safety, infection control, emergency preparedness, and human resources12) in the absence of a supervisor, may be assigned/identified as Lead Tech, having responsibility for the section or department during their shift13) may be assigned responsibilities related to LIS and/or POC14) other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned by the department manager/directorPlease note this role will also include Point of Care responsibilities. QualificationsEducation and Work Experience
ASCP certification, or equivalent required.
Minimum two years of hospital laboratory work experience.
Bachelor's Degree in chemical, physical, biological science, or Medical Laboratory Technology from an accredited institution, or other educational requirements as stated in CLIA (42 CFR 493.1489).
Current and Valid State License if the laboratory is located in a state where required.
#LI-BY1Connect With Us! (https://careers-primehealthcare.icims.com/jobs/161319/clinical-lab-scientist-ii/job?mode=apply&apply=yes&iniframe=1&hashed=-336024306) FacilitySt. Joseph Medical CenterLocationUS-MO-Kansas CityID2024-161319CategoryClinical ProfessionalPosition TypeFull TimeShiftDaysJob TypeNon-Exempt