Medical Lab Scientist II

University Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Benefits w/Employer Match

PTO & Extended Illness

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Job summary

UMC Health System seeks Medical Laboratory Scientist II for two openings in its Texas hospital lab. You will prepare and test specimens, maintain QC, calibrate/validate instruments, and assist with CAP, AABB, DNV, and FDA compliance.

You will support training, interpret results for providers, and participate in quality assurance activities. You will collaborate with nursing and other departments, manage samples and orders, and work in a fast-paced clinical laboratory environment with emphasis on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biological Science or Clinical Lab Science or related field.
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Responsibilities

• Prepare and test patient specimens ensuring QC levels are maintained

Skills

QA/QC procedures

Instrumentation operation

Analytical troubleshooting

Communication in English

Regulatory standards knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Biological Science or Clinical Lab Science

Job description

UMC HEALTH SYSTEM TITLE: Medical Laboratory Scientist II (Two Openings)

NOTICE OF FILING PETITIONER: UMC HEALTH SYSTEM

DUTIES:

Prepares and test patient specimens, establishing and ensuring acceptable levels of QC are maintained. This requires knowledge of laboratory quality control principles, analytical troubleshooting, instrumentation operation, calibration procedures, and interpretation of quality assurance data to ensure accuracy and reliability of patient test results. Assist in performing CAP and AABB inspections. Responsible for ensuring requirements of the CAP, AABB, DNV, and FDA (as applicable to section/shift) are followed and in compliance. Assist with instrument calibration/validations, troubleshooting, and equipment maintenance. Collaborate as needed with providers in diagnosing and monitoring patient testing and results. Examine and analyze blood, bodily fluids, tissues, and cells. Assist with training of new employees and students. All other duties assigned related to the laboratory.

SPECIAL SKILLS:

Understands and can articulate correct procedures to accurately identify patients, label specimens, and verify there is adequate sampling for the testing ordered; Good knowledge of test menu and ability to manage requisitions/orders; Demonstrate ability to perform basic functions in the hospital information system; Clear communicator; Speak, read, and write English fluently; Ability to accurately interpret laboratory test results, recognize abnormal or critical values, and communicate findings appropriately to healthcare providers; Knowledge of laboratory regulatory and accreditation standards including CAP, AABB, DNV, and FDA compliance requirements.

SALARY RANGE:

$30.28 to $45.26 per hour.

WORK LOCATION:

UMC HEALTH SYSTEM - 602 Indiana Avenue, Lubbock, TX 79415

REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Biological Science or Clinical Lab Science or related field required. MT(ASCP), or MLS (ASCP), or MLT(ASCP) or equivalent required.

EXPERIENCE:

At least 24 months of Medical Laboratory Scientist experience in a lab is required, preferably in a hospital laboratory setting.

Job Summary

Medical Laboratory Scientist II is 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:

• Prepares and test patient specimens, establishing and ensuring acceptable levels of QC are maintained
• Assist in performing CAP and AABB inspections
• Responsible for ensuring requirements of the CAP, AABB, DNV, and FDA (as applicable to section/shift) are followed and in compliance
• Assist with instrument calibration/validations, troubleshooting, and equipment maintenance
• Collaborate as needed with providers in diagnosing and monitoring patient testing and results
• Examine and analyze blood, bodily fluids, tissues, and cells
• Assist with training of new employees and students
• All other duties assigned related to the laboratory

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Science or Clinical Lab Science
• + 2 years of experience working in a lab, preferably in a hospital laboratory setting

Required Licensures/Certifications/Registrations

• MT(ASCP) MLS (ASCP) MLT(ASCP) or equivalent

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
• Good knowledge of test menu and ability to manage requisitions/orders
• Demonstrate ability to perform basic functions in the hospital information system
• 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 II 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. Must be able to read, write, and speak English.

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

Equal Employment Opportunities

UMC Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Request for accommodations in the hire process should be directed to UMC Human Resources.

Benefits

Resilience program Emotional Physical Spiritual Financial Career Community On-Site Professional Counselors (EAP) Discounted Pharmacy Cost Cash Retention Bonus (only one in our region) Retirement Benefits w/Employer Match PTO & Extended Illness Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance And more at: https://apps.umchealthsystem.com/documents/wellness.pdf

UMC Vision, Mission and Standards

Vision: To Serve Our Patients in the Best Teaching Hospital in the Country

Mission Statement: Service is our passion. We serve by providing safe, high quality care to all, achieving excellent financial performance, and training tomorrow’s healthcare professionals.

Standards of Excellence: Attitude, Communication, Responsiveness, Compassion, Teamwork, Ownership, Safety and Respect

About UMC Magnet Designated 501 licensed beds 62 Site locations Regions only Level I Trauma Center Regions only BICU DNV accredited Primary teaching hospital for the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) Ranked as one of the Best Places to Work in Texas by Texas Monthly

Culture: Service is Our Passion

Vision: The best place to work and the best place to receive healthcare.

Mission Statement: To improve the quality of life for our community by providing the best patient experience for every patient.

Standards: Teamwork, Respect, Accountability, Compassion, Kindness

About UMCP 35 Practice Locations – private practices and urgent care centers Over 125 physicians and advanced practice providers Ranked as \"One of the Best Places to Work in Texas\" by Texas Monthly Employee Engagement Score of 96% measured by Press Ganey Associates