PRN Medical Laboratory Scientist Sr (MLS)

The US Oncology Network•Midland, TX

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Texas Oncology is seeking a PRN Medical Laboratory Scientist Sr to support its Midland, Texas location. The position supports a clinic open Monday through Friday, with no weekends, call, or major holidays. The schedule requires availability every Friday and as needed for coverage. The role performs moderate- and high-complexity laboratory testing, including specimen analysis, equipment maintenance, quality control, and quality assurance procedures. The Medical Laboratory Scientist Sr collects specimens and assists with patient flow as needed, performs clinical tests used to diagnose and treat disease, and evaluates whether results are appropriate or require retesting or equipment recalibration. The role works within established procedures and quality guidelines, trains employees in laboratory procedures, may serve as the primary operator for at least one laboratory instrument, acts as a laboratory science resource, and may oversee daily laboratory activities when a supervisor is absent. Texas Oncology is a community oncology provider with approximately 600+ providers at 220+ sites across Texas and southeastern Oklahoma. Its mission is to deliver accessible, evidence-based cancer care using leading-edge technology and research.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a related health care field; except for grandfathered situations, a bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology is required.
Five years of experience required.
Current state license if required; licensure requirements depend on the state.
Ability to perform moderate- and high-complexity clinical laboratory testing and the associated specimen, quality, equipment, and documentation procedures.
Physical ability to perform the essential functions, including extensive sitting or standing, manual and finger dexterity, eye-hand coordination, reaching or carrying, and occasional lifting or carrying of items up to 40 pounds.
Corrected vision, color perception, and hearing within the normal range, and legible handwriting.

Nice To Haves

AMT, ASCP, or equivalent certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with phlebotomy and collection of appropriate patient specimens as ordered; ensure pre-authorization and complete applicable ABN consent forms before collecting limited-coverage tests.
Assist with special procedures as needed, such as bone marrow procedures in the room.
Follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analysis and reporting, and maintenance of patient-result records.
Analyze Chemistry, Hematology, and Immunology specimens, including CLIA-classified moderate- and high-complexity testing with minimal supervision.
Maintain and operate laboratory equipment and perform scheduled daily, weekly, and monthly instrument maintenance.
Follow quality-control policies and document QC activities, calibrations, maintenance, and control, calibrator, and reagent lot numbers.
Participate in proficiency testing by analyzing samples and reporting results at least once a year.
Prepare peripheral blood smears and perform complete WBC differentials on normal and abnormal smears; microscopically examine urinary sediment.
Record results in appropriate worksheets and computer systems, maintain files, and process specimens for send-out testing.
Follow laboratory policies when test systems are outside acceptable performance levels; identify and correct problems or notify a supervisor, and document corrective actions.
Maintain quality-assurance documentation, including accessioning and test-report logs, QC logs, equipment records, and checklists; verify critical results and document follow-up.
Maintain adequate inventory, verify supplies are viable before patient testing, prepare reagents, stains, and chemical solutions as needed, and restock the laboratory.
Send specimens to reference laboratories for testing not performed in-house and process incoming laboratory testing orders and reference laboratory specimens.
Process incoming and in-house results for charting and chart patient results in a timely manner as needed.
Identify and band patients properly for blood product transfusion and process labeled specimens according to local blood bank policy.
Train employees in laboratory procedures; may serve as primary operator for at least one laboratory instrument.
Participate in development of new instruments and procedures as needed and act as a resource for laboratory science information.
May oversee daily laboratory activities when the supervisor is absent.
Comply with quality-assurance standards, OSHA requirements, Universal Precautions, and applicable regulatory standards.
Dispose of hazardous materials properly and maintain a clean work environment.
Maintain confidentiality of information related to patients and medical staff.