Med Lab Technologist, Lab Srvc - Cytology

University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) • Galveston, TX

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About The Position

Medical Laboratory Technologist, Laboratory Services provides technical skills necessary in performing laboratory procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a Clinical Laboratory Science or Basic Science.
• Qualifies as Testing Personnel for high complexity testing under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment (CLIA).
• No experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Two (2) years related experience in a CLIA Licensed Clinical or Anatomic Pathology Laboratory.

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, 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.
• Follows established procedures for collecting and processing biological specimens for analysis.
• Receives patient samples into the laboratory for testing and reviews laboratory orders and samples for acceptability.
• Ensures that the correct laboratory tests are ordered and placed into the laboratory information system, ensuring required information is entered.
• Handles and prepares samples for clinical testing and delivers to correct laboratory section.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees