Weekend-Shift Medical Laboratory Scientist

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Angleton (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Medical Branch in Angleton is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist for Laboratory Services to perform and report moderate to highly complex laboratory tests within a division of the clinical laboratory.

On-site position with weekend/evening shifts; responsibilities include quality control, data review, and collaboration with care teams to ensure accurate patient results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or Basic Science.
• No experience required.
• Specialty certification and clinical laboratory generalist experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and complex laboratory procedures with accuracy and precision, following standard procedures and recognizes deviation from expected results.
• Reviews and evaluates accuracy of lab data and reports patient results with all required documentation.
• Performs and documents required maintenance procedures for laboratory instruments and equipment as assigned.
• Recognizes equipment malfunctions and troubleshoots according to protocol.
• Ability to work independently within established guidelines, apply problem-solving skills, meet deadlines and meet urgent patient, provider, and system needs.
• Communicates pertinent information to staff members, management, medical directors, and other divisions.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or Basic Science

Job description

The University of Texas Medical Branch in Angleton is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist for Laboratory Services to perform and report moderate to highly complex laboratory tests within a division of the clinical laboratory.

On-site position with weekend/evening shifts; responsibilities include quality control, data review, and collaboration with care teams to ensure accurate patient results.