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Mission Hospital

Radiology - Cath Lab Tech

Olathe, KS · On-site

$3.0K/wk

Cath Lab Manager / Clinical Director Job Type: Full-Time / Part-Time Location: [Insert Location] Job Summary: The Cath Lab Technologist assists physicians during diagnostic and interventional cardiac ...

HCS 247

Travel Cath Lab Tech

Topeka, KS · On-site

$2.1K - $2.8K/wk

HCS 247 is seeking a travel Cath Lab Technologist for a travel job in Topeka, Kansas ... Direct deposit * Free CEUs * 24/7 Clinical Support * Professional and General Liability Coverage

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How much do clinical lab director jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 20, 2026, the average hourly pay for clinical lab director in Kansas is $57.33, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $52.74 and $66.01 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a clinical lab director do?

A Clinical Lab Director oversees the operations of a clinical laboratory, ensuring that all testing is accurate, efficient, and complies with regulatory standards. They are responsible for managing staff, developing laboratory policies, maintaining quality control, and ensuring patient safety. The director also collaborates with healthcare professionals to interpret laboratory results and implement new technologies or procedures. Their leadership is crucial for maintaining high standards in laboratory services and supporting patient care.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a clinical lab director?

To thrive as a Clinical Lab Director, you need a deep knowledge of laboratory science, strong leadership abilities, and typically a graduate degree in a related field along with appropriate licensure or certification. Familiarity with laboratory information systems (LIS), quality assurance protocols, and regulatory standards such as CLIA and CAP accreditation is essential. Exceptional communication, critical thinking, and organizational skills help in managing teams and ensuring compliance. These competencies are vital for maintaining high-quality laboratory operations, meeting regulatory requirements, and delivering accurate diagnostic results.

How does a clinical lab director typically collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient outcomes?

A Clinical Lab Director plays a crucial role in interdisciplinary collaboration by working closely with physicians, pathologists, and nursing staff to interpret lab results and address any discrepancies. They regularly participate in clinical meetings, provide guidance on test selection, and ensure that laboratory practices meet regulatory standards. Effective communication and teamwork are essential for timely and accurate diagnoses, making the director a key liaison between the laboratory and clinical staff. This collaborative environment helps maintain high-quality patient care and supports continuous improvement within the lab.

What is the difference between Clinical Lab Director vs Medical Laboratory Scientist?

AspectClinical Lab DirectorMedical Laboratory Scientist
CredentialsTypically requires a medical degree, certification (e.g., ASCP), and management experienceRequires a bachelor's degree in medical technology or related field, certification (e.g., ASCP)
Work EnvironmentOversees laboratory operations, manages staff, ensures compliancePerforms laboratory tests, analyzes samples, reports results
Employer & IndustryHospitals, diagnostic labs, healthcare facilitiesHospitals, clinics, diagnostic laboratories

The Clinical Lab Director focuses on managing laboratory operations and ensuring quality standards, while the Medical Laboratory Scientist performs the testing and analysis. Both roles are essential in the laboratory setting but differ in responsibilities and required credentials.

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Infographic showing various Clinical Lab Director job openings in Kansas as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 80% Full Time, and 20% Part Time. Highlights an 93% In-person, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $119,252 per year, or $57.3 per hour.

Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Lab Tech (Flint Hills) - Lab - FT - Variable

Stormont Vail Health

Topeka, KS • On-site

Full-time

Posted 24 days ago

Stormont Vail Health rating

6.0

Company rating: 6.0 out of 10

Based on 55 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

749th of 889 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Position Status:
Full time
Shift:
Variable Less than 12 hour shift (United States of America)
Hours per week:
40
Job Information
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
A Brief Overview
Medical Laboratory Scientists perform a wide range of laboratory tests that aid in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. Their primary responsibility involves conducting analyses on patient samples used varied laboratory equipment and techniques. They operate and maintain complex laboratory equipment and ensure accurate test results. They collaborate with other healthcare professionals to facilitate accurate diagnoses and treatments. They assume responsibility for problem resolution across the continuum of testing (pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical.
Education Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree Medical (Clinical) Laboratory Science, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field. Persons in the process of completing a NAACLS-accredited MLS/CLS program may be eligible. Required

Experience Qualifications
  • 1 year Experience performing specimen collecting or testing. Preferred

Skills and Abilities
  • Follows all applicable OSHA guidelines. Follows all hospital and departmental safety procedures. (Required proficiency)
  • Proficient in scientific principles, procedures, and protocols. (Required proficiency)
  • Ability to organize work and establish priorities (Required proficiency)
  • Strong attention to detail. (Required proficiency)
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret graphs. (Required proficiency)
  • Ability to follow directions accurately (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications
  • Medical Laboratory Scientist - ASCP Required or
  • Certification-eligible persons may be considered. Required or
  • Persons licensed by a state requiring laboratory personnel licensure may be accepted. Required or
  • Single discipline technologist or specialist certification in Blood Bank, Chemistry, Hematology, Molecular Biology, or Microbiology may be considered depending on the position. Required

What you will do
  • Processes and handles blood and/or other biological specimens according to established procedures. Good understanding of specimen collection and other pre-analytical considerations for quality testing.
  • Performs and results a variety of clinical laboratory tests in the areas of hematology, microbiology, immunology, clinical chemistry, urinalysis and immunohematology. Performs quality control on analytical systems and recognizes systems that are out of control.
  • Understands the theory involved in procedures and troubleshoots when questionable or erratic results occur. Takes proper remedial action in response to test systems being out of control limits. Reports unusual or erratic results to laboratory leadership.
  • Maintains equipment as directed by manufacturers' recommendations, laboratory policy procedure manual and/or laboratory leadership. Operates equipment properly. Thoroughly reads manual before using equipment. Has a clear understanding of the equipment, how it functions, what its limitations are when it is malfunctioning.
  • Participates in the proficiency testing program (as assigned).
  • Researches and sets up new procedures/analytical equipment. Writes, reviews and edits laboratory documents in the document management system.
  • Inventory supplies as directed by lab leadership. Alert to situations or new techniques which will conserve supplies or improve efficiency. Evaluates new products and supplies as directed by lab leadership.
  • As directed by department leadership, provides education and training to new team members, students, and interns. Provides a welcoming environment to learners by practicing open communication, constructive feedback tailored to specific behaviors, goal-setting, and competency evaluation. Assists learner with documentation and competency as required. Prepares lectures and study material for clinical interns as needed.
  • Assesses competency of other technical staff on non-waived test systems as directed by lab leadership, in accordance with federal rules under CLIA.

Required for All Jobs
  • Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Patient Facing Options
  • Position is Not Patient Facing

Remote Work Guidelines
  • Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards.
  • Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed.
  • Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours.
  • Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor.
  • Abide by Stormont Vail's Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.

Remote Work Capability
  • On-Site; No Remote

Scope
  • No Supervisory Responsibility
  • No Budget Responsibility No Budget Responsibility

Physical Demands
  • Balancing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
  • Carrying: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
  • Climbing (Ladders): Rarely less than 1 hour
  • Climbing (Stairs): Rarely less than 1 hour
  • Crawling: Rarely less than 1 hour
  • Crouching: Rarely less than 1 hour
  • Driving (Automatic): Rarely less than 1 hour
  • Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently 3-5 Hours
  • Feeling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
  • Grasping (Fine Motor): Frequently 3-5 Hours
  • Grasping (Gross Hand): Frequently 3-5 Hours
  • Handling: Frequently 3-5 Hours
  • Hearing: Frequently 3-5 Hours
  • Kneeling: Rarely less than 1 hour
  • Lifting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs
  • Pulling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs
  • Pushing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs
  • Reaching (Forward): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs
  • Reaching (Overhead): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs
  • Repetitive Motions: Frequently 3-5 Hours
  • Sitting: Frequently 3-5 Hours
  • Standing: Frequently 3-5 Hours
  • Stooping: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
  • Talking: Frequently 3-5 Hours
  • Walking: Frequently 3-5 Hours

Working Conditions
  • Burn: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
  • Chemical: Frequently 3-5 Hours
  • Combative Patients: Rarely less than 1 hour
  • Dusts: Rarely less than 1 hour
  • Electrical: Rarely less than 1 hour
  • Explosive: Rarely less than 1 hour
  • Extreme Temperatures: Rarely less than 1 hour
  • Infectious Diseases: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
  • Mechanical: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
  • Needle Stick: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
  • Noise/Sounds: Continuously greater than 5 hours
  • Other Atmospheric Conditions: Rarely less than 1 hour
  • Poor Ventilation, Fumes and/or Gases: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
  • Risk of Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids: Continuously greater than 5 hours
  • Hazards (other): Occasionally 1-3 Hours
  • Vibration: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
  • Wet and/or Humid: Rarely less than 1 hour

Stormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications: race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability or genetic information. This applies to all aspects of employment practices including hiring, firing, pay, benefits, promotions, lateral movements, job training, and any other terms or conditions of employment.
Retaliation is prohibited against any person who files a claim of discrimination, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment act based upon the above classifications.

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