What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Laboratory Scientist position at Community Blood Center Of Greater Kansas City?
Make a difference, save a life!
At Community Blood Center of Greater Kansas City, we have a passionate enthusiasm for service excellence. We believe diversity drives innovation, and we strive to cultivate a workforce as dynamic and diverse as the communities we serve. Our teams seek creative visionaries who thrive in a culture that fosters growth and advancement. We invite you to build and evolve with a global institution committed to excellence in blood banking, transfusion medicine and cellular therapies, and innovative research.
Our Immunohematology Reference Lab (IRL) team is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist, Clinical Laboratory Scientist, or Medical Technologist to join the team for an overnight position, 9:00 PM - 7:30 AM, and includes on-call responsibilities.
The ideal candidate will bring expertise in blood banking and laboratory testing to support our mission of providing exceptional patient care around the clock.
(Recent CLS graduates are encouraged to apply)
Responsibilities
- Perform complex serologic testing, including antibody identification, antigen typing, and ABO/Rh testing.
- Acquire and manage antigen-negative and rare donor units to meet patient needs.
- Provide expert consultation and problem-solving support to hospital transfusion staff.
- Generate patient test results, maintain accurate laboratory records, and uphold quality standards.
- Participate in quality control, equipment maintenance, and inventory management.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology, Biological Science, or a related field.
- ASCP certification required, or in process that must be completed within 6 months of hire, with preference given to candidates with significant blood banking experience (SBB certification preferred)
- 1-3 years blood bank laboratory experience preferred
- Must be able to effectively communicate using verbal and written skills
- Knowledge of Immunohematology/Transfusion Medicine
- Attention to detail; Must be able to confidently read, write, speak, and understand English
- Ability to solve problems and work independently within the scope of the tasks
- Ability to work with others in a team environment and individually
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
