Clinical Lab Scientist — Precision Diagnostics & Patient Care

Texas Children's Hospital; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children's Hospital West Campus is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to join our laboratory team. You will perform routine and special procedures to obtain data and support the diagnosis and treatment of patients, maintaining accuracy and quality in all testing processes.

Responsibilities include specimen verification, prioritizing workloads, performing tests, responding to STAT requests, ensuring quality control, and training new staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology required.

Responsibilities

• Determines suitability of specimens and verifies patient information and troubleshooting orders.
• Organizes and prioritizes workload to meet the needs of medical staff without repetition of work.
• Performs routine and special testing procedures, evaluates results, and troubleshoots abnormal findings promptly.
• Responds quickly to emergency situations and STAT requests, providing services without delay.
• Assists other staff with specimen troubleshooting and workload to meet turnaround times.
• Maintains and documents quality control procedures and reasonable documentation of testing.
• Trains new employees and communicates clearly to support workflow and quality testing.
• Serves as in-charge technologist in the supervisor's absence, prioritizing workflow and documenting issues.
• Adheres to safety policies and maintains a clean work area.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science or medical technology

Job description

Texas Children's Hospital West Campus is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to join our laboratory team. You will perform routine and special procedures to obtain data and support the diagnosis and treatment of patients, maintaining accuracy and quality in all testing processes.

Responsibilities include specimen verification, prioritizing workloads, performing tests, responding to STAT requests, ensuring quality control, and training new staff.