Medical Laboratory Scientist II

CHI; Madisonville (TX); On-site; USD 42,705 - 64,747; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph Health Madison Hospital in Madisonville, TX seeks a Medical Lab Scientist to perform complex tests across hematology, chemistry, microbiology and more.

You will operate and maintain instruments, analyze specimens, interpret results and ensure timely, accurate reporting to support patient care. The role requires a strong scientific foundation, meticulous attention to detail and commitment to regulatory adherence, with responsibilities including quality control, supervisor support,

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in a biological or chemical science as defined by CLIA, with 2 years clinical-lab experience.
• Ability to lead group and assist staff to ensure workflow.
• Maintain and calibrate major automated equipment; perform QC and records.

Responsibilities

• Performs waived, moderately complex, and highly complex tests on patient specimens.
• Provides accurate reporting and clinical correlation for patient care.
• Trains new staff and students; assists with QC/calibration reports.
• Participates in proficiency testing and reviews results with leaders.
• Manages inventory and coordinates supplies.

Skills

Laboratory leadership

Quality control

Instrument maintenance

Proficiency testing

Staff training

Education

Bachelor of Science in biological/chemical science (CLIA)

Tools

Automated analyzers

Job description

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.

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
• Acts as a 'group leader' by assisting other staff members in work duties as needed to ensure a smooth workflow in the department.
• Ensures that major automated equipment is operational by performing required maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting procedures; including contacting instrument vendor for assistance or repair. May receive or have extended instrument training to function as an instrument lead for the department. Trains new employees and students in the department. Performs required calibration and quality control procedures and maintains records to ensure tests are being performed within established parameters. Assists department Technical Coordinator or Supervisor in preparation of QC and calibration reports, ensuring that records are complete and accurate.
• Performs proficiency testing as assigned and review results with laboratory clinical leaders
• Assists Technical Coordinator or Supervisor with test or equipment validations. Helps with training, validation records and documentation.
• 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 Responsible for inventory of supplies, including providing assistance with monitoring supplies, ordering, and placing received supplies into storage. May assists department inventory supplies as primary inventory control

Job Requirements

Required

• Bachelors Of Science in a biological or chemical science as defined by CLIA. and 2 years experience in a clinical laboratory., 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. Joseph Health Madison Hospital is a 25 bed critical access hospital in Madisonville, Texas offering a Level IV Trauma Center, IP and OP services, therapy, emergency care, skilled nursing care, injury treatment and more.

Accredited by The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations and designated as a Level III Support Stroke Facility by the Texas Department of State Health Services.

Pay Range

$31.53 - $46.90 /hour