Medical Lab Scientist

Palo Alto Hospital; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Palo Alto Hospital in San Antonio, TX seeks a laboratory professional to perform testing on specimens, evaluate results for accuracy, and support diagnostic decisions. The role includes operating and maintaining sophisticated instruments and guiding trainees to ensure quality outcomes.

The incumbent will be accountable for patient data confidentiality and may assist with specimen procurement. A strong emphasis on rapid, precise work and teamwork is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in chemical/biological/clinical lab science or medical technology.
• High school diploma + 50+ weeks military medical laboratory training.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree + accredited MLT program + 1 year lab experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs procedures for testing or analysis on specimens.
• Evaluates test results for accuracy and submits results for physician use.
• Operates and maintains complex instruments used in the laboratory.
• Supervises trainees and other technical personnel and ensures patient information confidentiality.

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in chemical/biological/clinical lab science or medical technology

High school diploma + 50+ weeks military medical laboratory training

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree + accredited MLT program + 1 year lab experience

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs procedures for testing or analysis on specimens submitted to the laboratory. Evaluates test results for accuracy and submits results for the purpose of aiding the physician in diagnostic and therapeutic treatment of patients. Performs analyses that may involve a complex network of steps, variable fine-line discriminations of several parameters, correction of a variety of errors, and the operation and maintenance of complicated instruments. Supervises and accounts for work of trainees and other supportive technical personnel employed by the laboratory. Performs assigned duties rapidly and accurately. Plans work activities and makes decisions connected with own work. Recognizes unusual results and/or abnormalities and takes prompt and appropriate action to assure the accuracy and validity of test result. Assumes accountability for the dissemination of patient information to ensure the confidentiality and privacy of patients. Duties may also include performance of procedures associated with procurement of specimens from patients.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a chemical, biological or clinical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution. OR High school graduate or equivalent AND successfully completed military training of 50 or more weeks and served as a medical laboratory specialist. OR Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited institution AND completed an accredited medical laboratory technician (MLT) program AND with 1- year of full time laboratory experience (within the last 5 years) in a laboratory that performs the chemical, physical or biological examination of human body fluids and/or tissues.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION

Certification by the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP-BOC) or American Medical Technologists (AMT) is recommended but not required.