Medical Laboratory Scientist

CommonSpirit Health Philanthropy; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to analyze and report test results, ensuring compliance with procedures and regulations. This role is vital for patient care, requiring excellent communication and technical skills in a fast-paced environment. Join a team committed to groundbreaking research and clinical excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in biological or chemical science.
• Trained in clinical laboratory science as evaluated by the Director.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes and reports tests ordered by Medical Staff.
• Ensures operation of automated equipment through maintenance.
• Provides patient care through clinical correlation of results.

Skills

Clinical laboratory science

Attention to detail

Patient care

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in biological or chemical science

Job description

Responsibilities

Job Summary / Purpose

Accurately analyzes and reports all tests ordered by the Medical Staff in a timely manner and according to laboratory procedures and regulatory guidelines to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of patients.

Essential Key Job Responsibilities

1. 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
2. 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
3. Ensures that major automated equipment is operational by performing required maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting procedures; including contacting of instrument vendor for assistance or repair
4. Performs required calibration and quality control procedures and maintains records to ensure tests are being performed within established parameters
5. Performs proficiency testing as assigned and review results with laboratory clinical leaders
6. 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
7. Participates in opportunities for continuing education and/or teaching, training according to the Section Performance Standards to enhance technical skills of students, trainees, coworkers, and self
8. Responsible for inventory of supplies, including providing assistance with monitoring supplies, ordering, and placing received supplies into storage
9. Completes all work and resolves or appropriately passes ongoing issues to incoming staff within the scheduled shift
10. As a representative of CommonSpirit Health, utilizes professionalism and HumanKindness while communicating with physicians, hospital staff, patients, coworkers, other stakeholders in laboratory operations, and all members of the general public, whether in email, instant messaging, telephone, or face-to-face interactions
11. Adheres to all regulatory requirements

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience	Bachelor's Degree in a biological or chemical science as defined by CLIA.
Required Licensure and Certifications	California: CLS:CA Nevada: GENSUP:NV North Dakota: MT-L:ND Tennessee: MT-L:TN or MT ASCP or equivalent certification (per requirement sheet) Georgia: MT ASCP or equivalent certification (per requirement sheet) Other state license not required
Certification Preferred	MLS (ASCP) or equivalent (Per requirement sheet)
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Training	Must be appropriately trained in clinical laboratory science as evaluated by the Director of the Clinical Laboratory

Overview

Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center is an internationally recognized leader in research and clinical excellence that has given rise to breakthroughs in cardiovascular care, neuroscience, oncology, transplantation, and more. Our team’s efforts have led to the creation of many research programs and initiatives to develop advanced treatments found nowhere else in the world. In our commitment to advancing standards in an ever-evolving healthcare environment, our new McNair Campus is designed around the human experience—modeled on evidence-based practices for the safety of patients, visitors, staff, and physicians. The 27.5-acre campus represents the future of healthcare through a transformative alliance focused on leading-edge patient care, research, and education. Our strong alliance with Texas Heart Institute and Baylor College of Medicine allows us to bring our patients a powerful network of care unlike any other. Our collaboration is focused on increasing access to care through a growing network of leading specialists and revolutionizing healthcare to save lives and improve the health of the communities we serve.