Medical Laboratory Scientist - General Lab Diagnostics

Texas Children's Hospital; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 62,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children’s Hospital in Austin seeks a Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform routine and special testing to aid diagnosis and patient care. You will verify patient information, manage workload, and ensure timely results while maintaining quality control and instrument maintenance.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a lab science and a national certification from a recognized body. Clinical labs in pediatrics may require specific state credentials and ongoing education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology required.
• Must hold one of the listed ASCP/NC certificates or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Determines suitability of specimens and orders by verifying patient information and troubleshooting erroneous or inconsistent orders.
• Organizes and prioritizes workload to meet the needs of medical staff without repetition of work.
• Performs routine and special testing procedures accurately, evaluates results, and troubleshoots abnormal findings in a timely manner.
• Responds quickly to emergency situations and STAT requests, providing services without delay.
• Assists other staff with specimen troubleshooting and workload to meet turnaround times.
• Communicates quality control issues to the appropriate supervisor and maintains accurate documentation.
• Orders supplies to maintain inventory levels and quarantines or discards unsuitable stock.
• Performs and documents quality control procedures and routine maintenance on instruments.
• Records and monitors temperatures and functions of refrigerators and freezers per protocol.
• Assists with troubleshooting instrument issues and evaluating new procedures and instruments.
• Maintains and demonstrates competency in procedures through ongoing performance and continuing education.
• Trains new employees and communicates clearly to support workflow and quality testing.
• Serves as in-charge technologist in the supervisor's absence, prioritizing workflow and documenting issues.
• Adheres to safety policies and maintains a clean work area.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in chemical/biological/clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology

CLSP-NCA Clinical Lab Spec

BB-ASCP Tech Blood Bank

C-ASCP Tech in Chemistry

H-ASCP Technologist of Hematology

M-ASCP Technician Microbiology

MB-ASCP Technician Molecular Biology

MLS-ASCP Medical Lab Scientist

MP-ASCP Technician Molecular Pathology

MT-AAB Medical Technologist

MT-ASCP Medical Technologist

IMLS International Medical Laboratory Certification

SM-ASCP Specialist in Microbiology

HTL-ASCP Histotechnologist

MT-AMT Medical Technologist

HT-ASCP Certified Histology Technician

MT-STATE Medical Technologist

MT-NCA Medical Technologist

CT-ASCP Cytotechnologist

Job description

Texas Children’s Hospital in Austin seeks a Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform routine and special testing to aid diagnosis and patient care. You will verify patient information, manage workload, and ensure timely results while maintaining quality control and instrument maintenance.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a lab science and a national certification from a recognized body. Clinical labs in pediatrics may require specific state credentials and ongoing education.