Medical Laboratory Scientist II
About The Position
St. Luke's Health - Patients Medical Center provides inpatient and outpatient medical and surgical services to residents of Pasadena, Deer Park, La Porte, Baytown, and Clear Lake. The facility includes 53 medical/surgical beds, eight ICU beds, and three endoscopy rooms, with primary and specialized services including wound care, general surgery, gastroenterology, occupational health, heart and vascular services, women’s services, diagnostic imaging, outpatient rehabilitation, and sleep disorders. The Medical Laboratory Scientist performs complex laboratory testing to provide accurate, timely results that support patient diagnosis and treatment. The role conducts analytical procedures across laboratory disciplines such as hematology, chemistry, and microbiology; analyzes specimens; operates and maintains instruments; interprets results; and performs quality control. The position requires a strong scientific foundation, advanced technical proficiency, problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to accuracy and regulatory compliance.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in a biological or chemical science as defined by CLIA.
- Two years of experience in a clinical laboratory.
- Demonstrated commitment to accuracy and regulatory adherence.
- Strong scientific foundation, advanced technical proficiency, problem-solving skills, and meticulous attention to detail.
Nice To Haves
- International Medical Laboratory Scientist certification, upon hire.
- Blood Banking certification, upon hire.
- Chemistry - ASCP certification, upon hire.
- Clinical Laboratory Scientist certification, upon hire.
- Clinical Laboratory Technologist certification, upon hire.
- Technologist in Molecular Biology certification, upon hire.
- Medical Laboratory Scientist - Med Technologist certification, upon hire.
- Medical Technologist AAB certification, upon hire.
- Technologist in Microbiology certification, upon hire.
- Medical Technologist AMT certification, upon hire.
- Specialist in Hematology certification, upon hire.
- Specialist in Microbiology certification, upon hire.
- Med Technologist - ASCP certification, upon hire.
- Histotechnologist certification, upon hire.
Responsibilities
- Perform and report waived, moderately complex, and highly complex tests on patient specimens in accordance with the Section’s Standard Operating Procedures.
- Support patient care through clinical correlation of results, identification of patterns of bias, prompt notification of appropriate caregivers about critical values, and completion of testing within established turnaround-time limits.
- Assist other staff members with work duties as a group leader to support smooth departmental workflow.
- Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot major automated equipment, contacting instrument vendors for assistance or repair when needed.
- Receive or complete extended instrument training to serve as an instrument lead for the department when applicable.
- Train new employees and students in the department.
- Perform calibration and quality control procedures and maintain records showing tests are within established parameters.
- Assist the Technical Coordinator or Supervisor with preparation of QC and calibration reports and ensure records are complete and accurate.
- Perform assigned proficiency testing and review results with laboratory clinical leaders.
- Assist the Technical Coordinator or Supervisor with test or equipment validations, including training, validation records, and documentation.
- Participate in continuing education and teaching or training opportunities to enhance technical skills of students, trainees, coworkers, and self.
- Monitor supplies, assist with ordering, and place received supplies into storage; may serve as primary inventory control for department supplies.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
