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Medical Laboratory Scientist II

Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center

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#Troubleshooting #Quality Control #Inventory Control #Regulatory Compliance #CLIA #Patient Care #Healthcare #Research #Microbiology #Medical Laboratory Scientist #Clinical Laboratory #Validation

Other On Site 2-5 yrs$34 - $51 / HOURPosted 1 month agoCloses Apr 24

Location

Houston, Texas

Salary

$34 - $51 / HOUR

Quick overview

The Medical Laboratory Scientist performs complex diagnostic tests across various disciplines to ensure accurate patient results and timely reporting. They also maintain laboratory equipment, conduct quality control, and assist in training staff to ensure efficient department operations.

Requirements summary

Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Science in a biological or chemical science as defined by CLIA. A minimum of 2 years of experience in a clinical laboratory is required.

bachelor degreeTroubleshootingTrainingCalibrationRegulatory adherenceMicrobiologyChemistryHematologyQuality controlInventory managementData analysisInstrument maintenanceLaboratory testingSpecimen analysisClinical correlation

Job description

Where You’ll Work Baylor St.
Luke’s Medical Center is an 1,045 bed facility located in the Texas medical center.
A joint venture with Baylor College of Medicine, Baylor St.
Luke’s is an internationally recognized leader in research and clinical excellence that has given rise to breakthroughs in cardiovascular care, neuroscience, oncology, transplantation, and more.
The hospital is home to the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center, a nationally-accredited and NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center.
Our new McNair Campus is designed around the human experience—modeled on evidence-based practices for the safety of patients, visitors, staff, and physicians.
The 27.5-acre campus represents the future of healthcare through a transformative alliance focused on leading-edge patient care, research, and education.
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 of 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