Med Lab Scientist, LabServ - Blood Bank (Evening Shift, 8 On/6 Off Schedule)

Med Lab Scientist, LabServ - Blood Bank (Evening Shift, 8 On/6 Off Schedule)

Galveston, Texas, United States

Clinical Laboratory

UTMB Health

Requisition # 2400094

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.

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.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Minimum Qualifications:

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

• No experience required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Specialty certification and clinical laboratory work experience in Blood Bank

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must obtain certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP), American Medical Technologists (AMT), 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).

WORK SCHEDULE:

Evening shift, 2:30pm-11:00pm

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 VEVRAA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Compensation