Medical Laboratory Scientist - Blood Bank

Texas Children's Medical Center • Austin, TX

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About The Position

The Medical Laboratory Scientist performs routine and special laboratory procedures to obtain data or prepare products used in diagnosing and treating disease and providing quality patient care. At Texas Children’s Hospital, the role supports the organization’s mission and HEART values: Humility, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Trust.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical, biological, clinical, or medical laboratory science, or medical technology.
• One of the following credentials is required: CLSP-NCA Clinical Lab Spec (National Credentialing Agency); BB-ASCP Tech Blood Bank; C-ASCP Tech in Chemistry; H-ASCP Technologist of Hematology; M-ASCP Technician Microbiology; MB-ASCP Technician Molecular Biology; MLS-ASCP Medical Lab Scientist; MP-ASCP Technician Molecular Pathology; MT-AAB Medical Technologist; MT-ASCP Medical Technologist; IMLS International Medical Laboratory Certification; SM-ASCP Specialist in Microbiology; HTL-ASCP Histotechnologist; MT-AMT Medical Technologist; HT-ASCP Certified Histology Technician; MT-STATE Medical Technologist; MT-NCA Medical Technologist; or CT-ASCP Cytotechnologist.

Responsibilities

• Determine specimen and order suitability by verifying patient information and troubleshooting erroneous or inconsistent orders.
• Organize and prioritize workload to meet medical staff needs without repeating work.
• Perform routine and special testing accurately, evaluate results, and troubleshoot abnormal findings promptly.
• Respond promptly to emergency situations and STAT requests.
• Assist staff with specimen troubleshooting and workload to meet turnaround times.
• Communicate quality-control issues to the appropriate supervisor and maintain accurate documentation.
• Order supplies to maintain inventory, 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 troubleshooting instrument issues and evaluating 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time