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PRN Medical Laboratory Tech (Micro) - UH / TMC Microbiology (varied shift)

101 Truman Medical Center

Job Location

University Health Truman Medical Center

Kansas City, Missouri

Department

General Lab UHTMC

Position Type

Part time

Work Schedule

varied

Hours Per Week

If you want to work where the action is, University Health (UH) is the place for you. Known as Kansas City’s Essential Hospital, UH is the safety net healthcare system for Jackson County / Kansas City.

We are an academic medical center, serving as the primary teaching institution for the UMKC Schools of Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, and Pharmacy.

During the 2020 pandemic, we also stepped forward as a regional leader in COVID care and testing. UH is comprised of three campuses :

UH Truman Medical Center is located in the Health Sciences District of downtown Kansas City, Missouri. The Health Sciences District represents a robust academic community, leading the forefront of biomedical research and cutting edge technology.

Partnered with UMKC and Children’s Mercy Hospital. University Health serves as the cornerstone in educating the next generation of healthcare practitioners.

As a Level 1 Trauma Center, we’re a leader in Emergency Medicine and Critical Care, with world-class expertise in chronic disease management and women’s services, including high-risk maternity care.

The Health Sciences District is also home to the University Health 1 and 2 buildings. UH 1 is UH’s beautiful specialty outpatient clinics and day-surgery center and UH 2 is the location for all of our primary care and women’s care clinics.

UH Lakewood Medical Center is located between Kansas City and Lee’s Summit, Missouri, offering residents of Eastern Jackson County access to a modern community hospital with a continuum of outpatient services designed to meet the needs of families.

UH Lakewood specializes in high-risk maternal and child care, and serves as one of the few Kansas City metro area institutions accredited by The Joint Commission in Orthopedics and Palliative Care.

It also is home to a 188-bed, fully accredited long-term care center.

UH Behavioral Health is the KC metro area’s largest, most comprehensive provider of mental health services. The Crossroads Building , located in Kansas City’s vibrant Crossroads Arts District, is its epicenter, providing a broad list of outpatient services.

We also offer psychiatric inpatient care, and we deliver therapeutic services through our community outreach clinics. We are a leader in the Trauma-Informed Care Movement, and provide training, coaching and consulting to outside organizations.

Job Description

Performs tests on specimens to provide information for diagnosing and combating disease. Works independently with moderate supervision from a Medical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Laboratory Supervisor or the Director of Laboratory Operations.

May be assigned to work in specialized section within the department.

Qualifies as a General Medical Laboratory Scientists under CLIA-88 by any of the following :

Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory / medical technology science, or

Associate degree in a laboratory science or medical technology program, or

Previously qualified or could have qualified as a generalist prior to 2 / 29 / 92 under 42 CFR 493.1427 (3 / 14 / 90)

Verbal communication skills required to interact with other hospital personnel

Writing skills and computer aptitude required to document test results and prepare reports of daily work

Must be able to stand for long periods

Must be available to rotate shifts and work weekends and holidays.

All medical laboratory scientists must meet the CLIA ’88 requirements for the complexity level of work performed

Working at University Health is about making a difference. It's providing the best care to every patient every day.

University Health (UH), is committed to being a leader in providing a culturally inclusive workplace for our employees. UH is an equal opportunity employer.

We value and celebrate our differences. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless, but not limited to race, ethnicity, religion, beliefs, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, language, age, citizenship, genetic information, marital status, socioeconomic status, literacy, disability, mobility, abilities, veteran status and any other category protected by applicable law.

Last updated : 2024-06-01