Medical Laboratory Scientist

CommonSpirit Health; Conroe (TX); Presencial; USD 43.000 - 63.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

St. Luke’s Health - The Woodlands Hospital in Texas is seeking a Medical Lab Scientist to perform complex laboratory tests across hematology, chemistry and microbiology. You will analyze specimens, operate instruments, interpret results, and ensure quality control and regulatory compliance.

The role requires a strong scientific foundation, advanced technical proficiency, and meticulous attention to detail, with focus on accuracy and timely reporting to support clinical decisions.

Formación

• BS in biological or chemical science per CLIA; required at hire.
• Preferred certifications include IMLS and various ASCP/AMT titles.

Responsabilidades

• Performs and reports waived, moderately complex, and highly complex test procedures on patient specimens, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
• Provides excellent patient care through clinical correlation of results, rapid notification of caregivers of critical values, and timely testing within turn-around-time limits.
• Ensures major automated equipment is operational by performing maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting procedures; including contacting vendor for assistance or repair.
• Performs required calibration and quality control procedures and maintains records to ensure tests are being performed within established parameters.
• Performs proficiency testing as assigned and reviews results with laboratory clinical leaders.
• Assists in evaluation and generation of compliant documentation for the validation of new procedures and equipment to provide the physician with the most current laboratory technology.

Conocimientos

Scientific proficiency

Technical proficiency

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Educación

BS in Biological or Chemical Science (CLIA defined)

International Medical Laboratory Scientist (IMLS)

Blood Banking

Chemistry - ASCP

Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Clinical Laboratory Technologist

Technologist in Molecular Biology

Medical Laboratory Scientist/Med Technologist

Medical Technologist AMT

Specialist in Hematology

Specialist in Microbiobiology

Med Technologist - ASCP

Histotechnologist

Descripción del empleo

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As our Medical Lab Scientist, you will be a critical diagnostic expert, performing complex laboratory tests to ensure accurate, timely results vital for patient diagnosis and treatment.

Job Summary And Responsibilities

Every day, you will execute a wide range of analytical procedures across various lab disciplines (hematology, chemistry, microbiology, etc.). You'll analyze specimens, operate/maintain instruments, interpret results, and conduct quality control, providing crucial data for clinical decisions.

To be successful in this role, you must demonstrate a strong scientific foundation, advanced technical proficiency, exceptional problem-solving skills, and meticulous attention to detail. Your paramount commitment will be to accuracy and regulatory adherence.

• Performs and reports waived, moderately complex, and highly complex test procedures on patient specimens adhering to the Section’s Standard Operating Procedures to ensure accurate and timely reporting
• Provides excellent patient care through clinical correlation of results, identification of patterns of bias, rapid notification of appropriate caregivers of critical values, and completion of testing within established turn-around-time limits
• Ensures that major automated equipment is operational by performing required maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting procedures; including contacting of instrument vendor for assistance or repair
• Performs required calibration and quality control procedures and maintains records to ensure tests are being performed within established parameters
• Performs proficiency testing as assigned and review results with laboratory clinical leaders
• Assists in evaluation and generation of compliant documentation for the validation of new procedures and equipment to provide the physician with the most current laboratory technology

Job Requirements

Required

• Bachelors Of Science in a biological or chemical science as defined by CLIA., upon hire

Preferred

• International Medical Laboratory Scientist, upon hire or
• Blood Banking, upon hire or
• Chemistry - ASCP, upon hire or
• Clinical Laboratory Scientist, upon hire or
• Clinical Laboratory Technologist, upon hire or
• Technologist in Molecular Biology, upon hire or
• Medical Laboratory Scientist - Med Technologist, upon hire or
• Medical Technologist AAB, upon hire or
• Technologist in Microbiology, upon hire or
• Medical Technologist AMT, upon hire or
• Specialist in Hematology, upon hire or
• Specialist in Microbiobiology, upon hire or
• Med Technologist - ASCP, upon hire or
• Histotechnologist, upon hire

Where You'll Work

St. Luke’s Health - The Woodlands Hospital is a 245 bed facility serving North Harris and Montgomery counties. The hospital has been recognized as a Best Hospital by U.S. News & World Report, and is proud to serve as the clinical home for the Dan L Duncan Cancer Center. The hospital was awarded an “A” hospital safety grade by The Leapfrog Group in both 2023 and 2025. Clinical services provided include cardiovascular services, diagnostic imaging, women’s services (digital mammography and bone density studies), neurosciences, pediatric care (Newborn and Level III nurseries), surgery, pathology and pulmonary services, and sleep disorder services.

Pay Range

$30.91 - $45.98 /hour