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Med Lab Scientist, LabServ - ADC Lab (Days)

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Angleton, TX
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Certification By ASCP, AMT, ABHI Or EquivalentBachelor's degree

Job overview

UTMB Health is hiring a Med Lab Scientist, LabServ - ADC Lab (Days). Medical Laboratory Scientist in the LabServ ADC Lab provides technical expertise to perform and report moderate to highly complex laboratory tests, ensuring accuracy, quality control, equipment maintenance, and safety while supporting patient care and collaborating with staff and management.

Key focus areas include Perform routine and complex laboratory procedures with accuracy and precision, Review and evaluate accuracy of lab data and report patient results with documentation, and Record and evaluate quality control data and ensure compliance with procedures.

Successful candidates bring Bachelor's Degree In Clinical Laboratory Science Or Basic Science, Certification By ASCP, AMT, ABHI Or Equivalent Within 12 Months Of Hire, and Qualifies As Testing Personnel For High Complexity Testing Under CLIA. Important skills include Perform Routine And Complex Laboratory Procedures, Review And Evaluate Accuracy Of Lab Data, Report Patient Results With Documentation, Perform, Record And Evaluate Quality Control Data, Perform And Document Maintenance Procedures For Laboratory Instruments And Equipment, and Recognize Equipment Malfunctions.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Perform Routine and Complex Laboratory ProceduresReview and Evaluate Accuracy of Lab DataReport Patient Results With DocumentationPerform, Record and Evaluate Quality Control DataPerform and Document Maintenance Procedures for Laboratory Instruments and EquipmentRecognize Equipment MalfunctionsTroubleshoot According to ProtocolRecognize Factors That Affect Measurements and ResultsWork Independently Within Established GuidelinesApply Problem-Solving SkillsMeet DeadlinesMeet Urgent Patient, Provider, and System NeedsReview and Suggest Revisions for Test ProceduresParticipate in Evaluations of New Tests or InstrumentsMonitor Inventory for Proper LevelsInstruct and Train Employees and StudentsAssess Staff for CompetencyCommunicate Pertinent InformationPerform Laboratory TestingAdhere to Internal Controls and Reporting StructureAdhere to All Safety ProtocolsRecognize Deviation From Expected ResultsPerform Quality Control DataEvaluate Quality Control DataPerform Maintenance Procedures for Laboratory Instruments and EquipmentTroubleshoot EquipmentRecognize Factors Affecting Measurements and ResultsProblem-Solving SkillsMonitor InventoryAdhere to Safety Protocols

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or Basic ScienceCertification by ASCP, AMT, ABHI or EquivalentQualifies as Testing Personnel for High Complexity Testing Under CLIASpecialty CertificationClinical Laboratory Generalist Experience

Full job description

Med Lab Scientist, LabServ - ADC Lab (Days)

Angleton, Texas, United States

Clinical Laboratory

UTMB Health

Requisition # 2603584

JOB SUMMARY

Medical Laboratory Scientist, Laboratory Services provides technical skills necessary to perform and report moderate or highly complex laboratory tests within a division of the clinical laboratory.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in a Clinical Laboratory Science or Basic Science.

  • No experience required.

Preferred:

  • Specialty certification and clinical laboratory generalist experience.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS

Required:

  • Must obtain certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP), American Medical Technologists (AMT), American Board of Histocompatibility or Immunogenetics (ABHI) or equivalent certification as appropriate, within 12 months of hire.

  • Qualifies as Testing Personnel for high complexity testing under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment (CLIA).

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

  • 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, records and evaluates quality control data according to procedures including checking expiration dates and documentation of QC performance before use.

  • Performs and documents required maintenance procedures for laboratory instruments and equipment as assigned

  • Recognizes equipment malfunctions and troubleshoots according to protocol.

  • Recognizes factors that affect measurements and results and takes appropriate action.

  • Ability to work independently within established guidelines, apply problem-solving skills, meet deadlines and meet urgent patient, provider, and system needs.

  • Reviews and suggests revisions for test procedures.

  • Participates in evaluations of new tests or instruments, as assigned.

  • Monitors inventory for proper levels, notifies person responsible for ordering when supplies needed, and receives and unpacks supplies when delivered.

  • Instructs and trains employees and students. May assess staff for competency.

  • Communicates pertinent information to staff members, management, medical directors, and other divisions.

  • Performs laboratory testing as required per division.

  • Available to cover different shifts if requested to guarantee patient care.

  • Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.

  • Adheres to all safety protocols in each laboratory area.

WORK SCHEDULE:

Day shift, Monday - Friday, rotating weekends and holidays.

Equal Employment Opportunity

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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