General Lab Medical Laboratory Scientist — Fast-Paced Impact

Texas Children's; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children's is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform routine and specialized testing to obtain data for diagnosis and patient care. You will verify specimen information, prioritize workload, and troubleshoot results in a fast-paced clinical lab.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in a lab science or medical technology and a breadth of ASCP/credentialing options. You will support quality control, safety, and continuous education while maintaining accurate documentation and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology required.
• National or American Society for Clinical Pathology credentials listed in the requirements.

Responsibilities

• Determines suitability of specimens and orders by verifying patient information and troubleshooting erroneous or inconsistent orders.
• Organizes and prioritizes workload to meet the needs of medical staff without repetition of work.
• Performs routine and special testing procedures accurately, evaluates results, and troubleshoots abnormal findings in a timely manner.
• Responds quickly to emergency situations and STAT requests, providing services without delay.
• Assists other staff with specimen troubleshooting and workload to meet turnaround times.
• Communicates quality control issues to the appropriate supervisor and maintains accurate documentation.
• Orders supplies to maintain inventory levels and quarantines or discards unsuitable stock.
• Performs and documents quality control procedures and routine maintenance on instruments.
• Records and monitors temperatures and functions of refrigerators and freezers per protocol.
• Assists with troubleshooting instrument issues and evaluating new procedures and instruments.
• Maintains and demonstrates competency in procedures through ongoing performance and continuing education.
• 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 a chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology

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Job description

Texas Children's is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform routine and specialized testing to obtain data for diagnosis and patient care. You will verify specimen information, prioritize workload, and troubleshoot results in a fast-paced clinical lab.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in a lab science or medical technology and a breadth of ASCP/credentialing options. You will support quality control, safety, and continuous education while maintaining accurate documentation and