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HUTCHINSON CLINIC P A INC

Medical Assistant II

Hutchinson, KS · On-site

$15.50 - $19.75/hr

Inventory and order medical, lab, or office supplies or equipment. * Schedule appointments for patients. * Prepare and administer medications as directed by provider. * Collect and log specimens then ...

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How much do medical lab director jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for medical lab director in Kansas is $103,866.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $82,000.00 and $120,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a medical lab director, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Medical Lab Director, you need advanced knowledge of laboratory science, leadership experience, and typically a master's or doctoral degree in a related field, along with relevant certification such as ASCP or CLIA qualifications. Familiarity with laboratory information systems (LIS), quality management programs, and regulatory compliance tools is crucial. Outstanding communication, decision-making, and organizational skills help in leading teams and collaborating with healthcare professionals. These skills ensure the accuracy, safety, and efficiency of laboratory operations, directly impacting patient care and regulatory compliance.

What are some common challenges medical lab directors face in managing laboratory operations?

Medical Lab Directors often encounter challenges such as maintaining regulatory compliance, ensuring quality control, and adapting to rapidly evolving technology. Balancing administrative duties with hands-on leadership, they must manage budgets, staffing, and workflow efficiency while also fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Effective communication with physicians, hospital administration, and lab staff is crucial for timely and accurate diagnostic services, making multitasking and problem-solving essential skills in this role.

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

AspectMedical Lab DirectorMedical Laboratory Scientist
CredentialsMedical degree, certification as a Medical Laboratory Director (e.g., ASCP, AMT)Bachelor's or master's degree in medical laboratory science, certification (e.g., ASCP)
Work EnvironmentOversees entire laboratory operations, manages staff, ensures compliancePerforms laboratory testing, analyzes samples, reports results
Employer & IndustryHospitals, clinics, reference labs, public health labsHospitals, diagnostic labs, research facilities

The Medical Lab Director is responsible for managing the entire laboratory, including staff and compliance, while the Medical Laboratory Scientist focuses on performing tests and analyzing samples. Both roles require relevant certifications and work in similar healthcare environments, but their responsibilities differ significantly.

What is a medical lab director?

Medical Lab Directors are healthcare professionals responsible for overseeing the operations of medical laboratories. They ensure that lab tests are performed accurately and efficiently, maintain compliance with regulations, and manage laboratory staff. Additionally, they collaborate with physicians and hospital administrators to support patient care, develop laboratory policies, and implement new technologies. Their leadership is crucial for the quality and safety of diagnostic testing.
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Infographic showing various Medical Lab Director job openings in Kansas as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 71% Full Time, and 29% Contract. Highlights an 86% In-person, and 14% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $103,866 per year, or $49.9 per hour.

Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Lab Tech Microbiology - Laboratory - FT - Day

Stormont Vail Health

Topeka, KS • On-site

Full-time

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Company rating: 6.0 out of 10

Based on 55 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

749th of 887 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Position Status:
Full time
Shift:
First Shift (Days - Less than 12 hours per shift) (United States of America)
Hours per week:
40
Job Information - Medical Laboratory Scientist
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
  • 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

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
  • Driving (Standard): 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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