Laboratory Technologist PRN

SOUTHWEST TRANSPLANT ALLIANCE; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading laboratory in Dallas seeks a Laboratory Technologist to perform complex tests on blood and bodily fluids, ensuring high standards of quality control and communication. Candidates must hold a relevant bachelor's degree and possess strong analytical skills to excel in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Knowledge of medical technology principles and techniques.
• Ability to perform tasks accurately under stress.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex scientific tests on blood and bodily fluids.
• Collaborate on patient data and quality control documentation.
• Monitor quality control activities and report test results accurately.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Communication

Attention to Detail

Knowledge of Medical Technology

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science

60 semester hours including 24 in medical laboratory technology or science courses

Job description

The Laboratory Technologist is responsible to perform and analyze the results of complex scientific tests on blood and bodily fluids in a high complexity testing lab. Performs laboratory testing to include serology, immunology, immunohematology, microbiology, point-of-care and molecular NAT testing on donor, proficiency, environmental, employee, and reference lab samples. Responsible to cut frozen section biopsies and upload the biopsy slides for pathologist viewing. The laboratory technologists will collaborate with leadership on patient data, reporting and documentation of all Quality Control for instrumentation. Follows all operating procedures and performs all maintenance on equipment.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science, and/or medical technology from an accredited institution.

Education - 60 semester hours to include either 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses or 24 semester hours of science courses (6 hours of chemistry; 6 hours of biology, and 12 hours in chemistry, biology or medical laboratory technology, or any combination).

Knowledge of the principles, methods, materials, equipment, and techniques of medical technology.

Knowledge of recent developments in the field of medical technology.

Ability to perform assigned tasks according to prescribed procedures and to make accurate observations and records of tests results.

Demonstrates analytical thinking.

Excellent communication skills required. Must have the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel and to represent the organization publicly.

Ability to work both independently and as part of a team required.

Ability to cope with high levels of stress and able to handle a heavy workload.

Ability to travel in light and commercial aircraft or drive his/her personal auto in order to meet all job duties and responsibilities. Current Driver’s license required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Follow prescribed procedures, perform any of the tests within any of the laboratory specialties including

chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, microbiology and donor screening for human cells and tissues.

Calculating the results of the tests performed if necessary.

Recognize and correct basic analyzer malfunctions. Notify management personnel and vendors when appropriate.

Evaluates media, reagents, samples, and calibrators according to established criteria.

Appropriately cuts and labels different biopsies specimens. Stains cover slip, and uploads the biopsy slides for the pathologist to perform their review of the specimen.

Monitors the presence or absence of microorganisms in testing environment.

Transfers microbiology recovery cultures to broth and plate media and incubate with pre-determined reading intervals for identification of bacteria, yeast and/or mold using identified and approved methods.

Adheres to the laboratory’s quality control policies, documents all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed.

Documents all corrective actions taken when the test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications.

Provides continuous feedback for equipment performance and workflow.

Utilizes laboratory information systems (LIS) or other methods to report patient results accurately and effectively.

Follows the laboratory’s procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of tests.

Performs validation procedures on new testing platforms.

Responds and directs client inquiries.

Oversees the review process within the lab including test data and monthly logs/forms.

Serves as document owners in STA’s Q-Pulse system.