Med Lab Scientist, LabServ - Blood Bank (Days, 8 On 6 Off)

Utmb; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB Health seeks a Medical Laboratory Scientist for Laboratory Services, Blood Bank. You will perform and report complex tests, review data, and maintain quality controls.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or Basic Science; no experience required; ASCP/AMT/ABHI certification within 12 months; Blood Bank experience preferred. Night shift schedule is 8 days on, 6 days off.

Qualifications

• Must obtain certification within 12 months of hire (ASCP/AMT/ABHI or equivalent).
• Ability to work independently within guidelines and meet deadlines.
• Preferred Blood Bank experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and complex lab procedures with accuracy and precision.
• Reviews and evaluates accuracy of lab data and reports patient results.
• Performs, records and evaluates quality control data and checks expirations.
• Performs and documents maintenance procedures for instruments/equipment.
• Recognizes equipment malfunctions and troubleshoots per protocol.
• Identifies factors affecting measurements and takes action.
• Works independently within guidelines; meets deadlines and urgent needs.
• Reviews and suggests revisions for test procedures.
• Participates in evaluating new tests or instruments as assigned.
• Monitors inventory; notifies ordering; receives and unpacks supplies.
• Instructs and trains employees and students; assess competency.
• Communicates pertinent information to staff, management, 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 safety protocols.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or Basic Science

Job description

Med Lab Scientist, LabServ - Blood Bank (Days, 8 On 6 Off)

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

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Preferred:

• Blood Bank experience preferred.

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 certificationas appropriate, within12 months of hire.

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:

Night shift. 8 days on, 6 days off.

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.