Med Lab Scientist, LabServ - ADC Lab (Nights)

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Webster (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A university medical facility in Webster, Texas is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist for evening shifts, Monday to Friday, with rotating weekends. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or a related field, and involves performing complex laboratory tests with accuracy. Candidates must obtain appropriate certification within a year. This position also involves training staff and maintaining laboratory equipment, while ensuring high standards of patient care.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform moderate or complex laboratory tests.
• Must obtain certification by ASCP, AMT, or equivalent within 12 months of hire.
• Qualifies as Testing Personnel under CLIA.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and complex laboratory procedures accurately.
• Review and evaluate lab data; report patient results.
• Perform and document instrument maintenance.
• Instruct and train employees and students.

Skills

Laboratory procedures

Problem-solving skills

Accuracy and precision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or Basic Science

Job description

Job Summary

Medical Laboratory Scientist, Laboratory Services provides technical skills necessary to perform and report moderate or highly complex laboratory tests within a division of the clinical laboratory.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a Clinical Laboratory Science or Basic Science.
• No experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Specialty certification and clinical laboratory generalist experience.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications (Required)

• Must obtain certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP), American Medical Technologists (AMT), American Board of Histocompatibility or Immunogenetics (ABHI) or equivalent certification as appropriate, within 12 months of hire.
• Qualifies as Testing Personnel for high complexity testing under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment (CLIA).

Essential Job Functions

• 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.
• 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.

Work Schedule

Evening shift, Monday - Friday, rotating weekends and holidays.

Equal Employment Opportunity

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Location

United States-Texas-Webster; 1611 - Medical Office Building.