Medical Laboratory Scientist

University Health; Selma (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health in Texas seeks an experienced laboratory professional to perform testing and analysis on patient specimens, evaluate results for accuracy, and guide a team of trainees. The role emphasizes maintaining instrument performance, data confidentiality, and timely communication with physicians for diagnostic support.

The incumbent will plan daily activities, recognize abnormalities, and ensure quality control across complex analytical workflows within a clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Performs testing/analysis on specimens in the laboratory.
• Evaluates results for accuracy and relays findings to aid diagnosis.
• Plans work activities and makes decisions related to own tasks.
• Recognizes abnormal results and acts to ensure result accuracy.
• Ensures patient confidentiality when disseminating information.
• May perform procedures involving specimen procurement from patients.

Responsibilities

• Performs testing or analysis on specimens submitted to the laboratory.
• Supervises and accounts for trainees and supportive staff.
• Maintains and operates complex laboratory instruments and systems.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Supervisory experience

Education

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

High school diploma with 50+ weeks military medical lab training

Bachelor’s or Master’s with accredited MLT program and 1 year lab experience

Job description

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.