Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)

Company: Ascension (System Office)
Location: Manhattan
Posted on: March 18, 2020

Job Description:

We Are Hiring

Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) - General Lab Anc 002

PRN, Rotating

Ascension Via Christi- Manhattan, KS

Why Join Ascension?

Ascension Via Christi has a rich history of serving the people of Kansas and the surrounding region, which dates back more than 125 years to the healing ministries of our founding congregations. Today, our integrated health system - with hospitals, physician clinics, therapy centers and other health services - is the largest healthcare provider in Kansas.

Ascension is a faith-based healthcare organization dedicated to transformation through innovation across the continuum of care. As one of the leading non-profit and Catholic health systems in the U.S., Ascension is committed to delivering compassionate, personalized care to all, especially to those most in need. In FY2018, Ascension provided nearly $2 billion in care of persons living in poverty and other community benefit programs.

What You Will Do

As an Associate with Via Christi Health, you will have the opportunity to performs routine diagnostic and analytic testing of laboratory specimens independently.

Responsibilities:

* Performs, validates, interprets, documents and reports laboratory test results. May collect and process specimens.
* Performs instrument maintenance and troubleshooting. Executes and evaluates quality control and quality assurance procedures. Documents and reports as required by regulatory agencies.
* Understands and participates in all aspects of clinical laboratory testing; pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical. Anticipates and maintains required supplies for uninterrupted testing.
* Assists with data collection or special projects as assigned.
* Assists in documentation, evaluation and submission of all required laboratory, departmental and staffstatistics/reports.
* Assists in training and mentoring MLTs, new associates and students.

What You Will Need

Licenses/Certifications/Registration:

* Preferred Credential(s):
* Medical Technologist (ASCP) credentialed from the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP-BOC).
* Medical Lab Scientist (ASCP) credentialed from the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP-BOC).
* Medical Tech credentialed from the American Board of Bioanalysis (AAB).
* Medical Tech credentialed from the American Medical Technologists (AMT).

Education:

* Diploma
* Within 4 months of hire, a Bachelor's degree in medical technology, medical laboratory scientist, human sciences or education qualifications as stated per CLIA requirements



Work Experience:

* None required.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Via Christi Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action employer. Applicants receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status.

Please see the link below for more information.

http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

EEO is the Law Poster Supplement

http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/ofccp_eeo_supplement_final_jrf_qa_508c.pdf

Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

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