Medical Laboratory Scientist - Blood Bank/General Lab
About The Position
Texas Children’s Hospital is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform routine and special laboratory procedures that provide data or prepare products used in the diagnosis and treatment of disease and in quality patient care. The position supports the Blood Bank/General Lab and works to meet medical staff needs, turnaround times, and quality standards. Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus is a community hospital in Houston designed and equipped exclusively for children. The hospital includes a pediatric emergency room, operating rooms, intensive and acute care beds, imaging services, a neurophysiology sleep lab, a pathology lab, and a full-scale pharmacy. Texas Children’s Hospital has more than 15,000 team members and identifies Humility, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Trust as its HEART values.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in chemical, biological, clinical, or medical laboratory science, or medical technology.
- One of the certifications or credentials listed in the posting is required: CLSP-NCA, BB-ASCP, C-ASCP, H-ASCP, M-ASCP, MB-ASCP, MLS-ASCP, MP-ASCP, MT-AAB, MT-ASCP, IMLS, SM-ASCP, HTL-ASCP, MT-AMT, HT-ASCP, MT-STATE, MT-NCA, or CT-ASCP.
Responsibilities
- Verify patient information and determine whether specimens and orders are suitable; troubleshoot erroneous or inconsistent orders.
- Organize and prioritize workload to meet medical staff needs and avoid repeated work.
- Perform routine and special testing accurately, evaluate results, and promptly troubleshoot abnormal findings.
- Respond promptly to emergencies and STAT requests.
- Assist coworkers with specimen troubleshooting and workload to meet turnaround times.
- Communicate quality control issues to the appropriate supervisor and maintain accurate documentation.
- Order supplies, maintain inventory levels, and quarantine or discard unsuitable stock.
- Perform and document quality control procedures and routine instrument maintenance.
- Record and monitor refrigerator and freezer temperatures and functions according to protocol.
- Assist with instrument troubleshooting and evaluation of new procedures and instruments.
- Maintain and demonstrate competency through ongoing performance and continuing education.
- Train new employees and communicate clearly to support workflow and quality testing.
- Serve as in-charge technologist in the supervisor’s absence, prioritizing workflow and documenting issues.
- Follow safety policies and maintain a clean work area.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
