Hematology Lab Technologist, Night Shift (Part-Time)

Utmb; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

UTMB Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technologist for Hematology in Laboratory Services. This 20–39.99 hour per week night position supports routine and complex laboratory testing with accuracy and promptness.

The role requires a CLS/Bachelor's degree or higher, CLIA high-complexity eligibility, and willingness to cover varying shifts to ensure patient care. Training and collaboration with staff and students are included.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or Basic Science.
• Eligible as Testing Personnel for high complexity testing under CLIA.
• No experience required.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and complex laboratory procedures with accuracy and precision, following standard procedures and recognizes deviation from expected results.
• Reviews and evaluates accuracy of lab data and reports patient results with all required documentation.
• Performs, records, and evaluates quality control data according to procedures including checking expiration dates and documentation of QC performance before use.
• Performs and documents required maintenance procedures for laboratory instruments and equipment as assigned.
• Recognizes equipment malfunctions and troubleshoots according to protocol.
• Recognizes factors that affect measurements and results and takes appropriate action.
• Ability to work independently within established guidelines, apply problem-solving skills, meet deadlines and meet urgent patient, provider, and system needs.
• Reviews and suggests revisions for test procedures.
• Participates in evaluations of new tests or instruments, as assigned.
• Monitors inventory for proper levels, notifies person responsible for ordering when supplies needed, and receives and unpacks supplies when delivered.
• Instructs and trains employees and students. May assess staff for competency.
• Communicates pertinent information to staff members, management, medical directors, and other divisions.
• Performs laboratory testing as required per division.
• Follows established procedures for collecting and processing biological specimens for analysis.
• Receives patient samples into the laboratory for testing and reviews laboratory orders and samples for acceptability.
• Ensures that the correct laboratory tests are ordered and placed into the laboratory information system, ensuring required information is entered.
• Handles and prepares samples for clinical testing and delivers to correct laboratory section.
• Available to cover different shifts if requested to guarantee patient care.
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.
• Adheres to all safety protocols in each laboratory area.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or Basic Science

Job description

UTMB Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technologist for Hematology in Laboratory Services. This 20–39.99 hour per week night position supports routine and complex laboratory testing with accuracy and promptness.

The role requires a CLS/Bachelor's degree or higher, CLIA high-complexity eligibility, and willingness to cover varying shifts to ensure patient care. Training and collaboration with staff and students are included.