Med Lab Technician, Lab Srvcs - ADC Lab (Casual

UTMB Health; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB Health in Galveston, TX is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician in Laboratory Services to perform routine and complex laboratory procedures, review data, and ensure quality control with accurate documentation. The role supports patient care with timely test processing.

The position is casual, up to 19.99 hours per week with variable shifts. Certification must be obtained within 12 months (ASCP/AMT/ABHI or equivalent); CLIA high-complexity testing eligibility is required; training is

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or Basic Science, or equivalent.
• Must obtain certification by the ASCP, AMT, ABHI or equivalent within 12 months of hire.
• Qualifies as Testing Personnel for high complexity testing under CLIA.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and complex laboratory procedures with accuracy and precision, following standard procedures and recognizing deviation from expected results.
• Review and evaluate accuracy of lab data and report patient results with required documentation.
• Perform, record, and evaluate quality control data including checking expiration dates and documenting QC performance before use.
• Maintain laboratory instruments and equipment, and perform required maintenance procedures as assigned.
• Recognize equipment malfunctions and troubleshoot according to protocol.
• Work independently within established guidelines and communicate findings to appropriate staff.

Education

Associate's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or Basic Science

Job description

Med Lab Technician, Lab Srvcs - ADC Lab (Casual<= 19.99 hours, No Benefits; Variable shift)

Galveston, Texas, United States

Clinical Laboratory

UTMB Health

Requisition # 2604007

Job Summary

Medical Laboratory Technician, Laboratory Services provides technical skills necessary in performing laboratory procedures.

Required Education / Experience

Associate's degree in a Clinical Laboratory Science or Basic Science or equivalent. 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). No experience required.

Essential Job Functions

• Perform 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.
• Perform, records, and evaluates quality control data according to procedures including checking expiration dates and documentation of QC performance before use.
• Perform 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.

Work Schedule

Up to 19.99 hours per week with no benefits. Variable schedule including weekdays, 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.