Medical Laboratory Scientist

AECOM; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is hiring a clinical laboratory technician to accurately analyze and report tests for timely patient diagnosis and treatment in The Woodlands Hospital. Applicants need a Bachelor's degree in a life science and relevant certifications, alongside a commitment to quality patient care. The position offers a competitive hourly wage with additional sign-on and relocation bonuses.

Benefits

$10,000 Sign On Bonus

Up to $5,000 in Relocation

Qualifications

• Trained in clinical laboratory science as evaluated by the Director of the Clinical Laboratory.
• Various state certifications required depending on regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Performs and reports test procedures on patient specimens.
• Ensures operational equipment through maintenance and calibration.
• Notifies caregivers of critical values rapidly.

Skills

Clinical correlation of results

Quality control procedures

Troubleshooting procedures

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a 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

**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: CLS:NV or GS: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**

*****$10,000 Sign On Bonus and up to $5,000 in Relocation*****

The Woodlands Hospital a primary and secondary care hospital serving North Harris and Montgomery counties. Clinical services include cardiovascular services, diagnostic imaging, women’s services (digital mammography and bone density studies), neurosciences, pediatric care (Newborn and Level II nurseries) and surgery, pathology and pulmonary services, and sleep disorders. Clinical affiliations include The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center’s Radiation Treatment Center, and Texas Children’s Hospital.

**Pay Range**

$25.25 - $36.61 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.