Medical Lab Scientist- FT

UMC Health System; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UMC Health System in Lubbock, TX is hiring a Medical Laboratory Scientist I to test patient specimens, ensure QC, and report results to providers. The role supports CAP/AABB/DNV/FDA compliance and requires a Bachelor’s degree.

You will perform daily testing preparation, calibration, troubleshooting, and maintain equipment, with interaction across nursing and hospital departments. Fluent English communication and accurate labeling are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Accurate specimen labeling and patient identification.
• Strong communication skills in English and data entry accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Prepare specimens for testing.
• Test patient specimens and ensure QC levels are acceptable.
• Ensure CAP, AABB, DNV, and FDA requirements are followed as applicable.
• Perform equipment maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting.
• Other duties as assigned related to the medical laboratory.

Skills

Identify patients and label specimens

Computer proficiency

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

## Medical Lab Scientist- FTApplylocations: UMC Main Campustime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R21228We’ve learned that what is best for patients is also best for employees. Learn more about why we are one of the Best Companies to Work for in Texas.Job Summary Medical Laboratory Scientist are responsible for testing patient specimens, ensuring accuracy of test, and communicating results to providers Reports to: Supervisor, Medical Laboratory Job Specific Responsibilities Daily assignments may include but are not limited to: • Prepare specimens for testing • Test patient specimens, establishing and ensuring acceptable levels of QC are maintained • Responsible for ensuring requirements of the CAP, AABB, DNV, and FDA (as applicable to section/shift) are followed and in compliance • Ensure equipment is operational by performing equipment maintenance, calibrating, and troubleshooting • All other duties assigned related to the medical laboratory Education and Experience • Bachelor’s degree Required Licensures/Certifications/Registrations N/A Skills and Abilities • Understands and can articulate correct procedures to accurately identify patients, label specimens, and verify there is adequate sampling for the testing ordered • Proficient use of computer peripherals • Clear communicator; Speak, read, and write English fluently Interaction with Other Departments and Other Relationships This position has much interaction with nursing staff and other hospital departments Physical Capabilities Medical Laboratory Scientist I can expect to stand for long periods of time and walk frequently. This position also requires frequent stooping, sitting, reaching, bending and kneeling. The incumbent may also be required to carry items up to 50 pounds. Near visual and color acuity is required. Environmental/Working Conditions This position is subject to inside environmental changes that may include constant change in temperatures and minimal exposure to cleaning, staining, and testing chemicals