Medical Laboratory Scientist - Blood Bank
About The Position
Texas Children’s Hospital is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform routine and specialized laboratory procedures that generate data or prepare products for disease diagnosis and treatment and quality patient care. The role involves specimen and order verification, accurate testing and result evaluation, responding to urgent requests, maintaining quality control and equipment, and supporting effective laboratory workflow. The position also contributes to staff training, procedure and instrument evaluation, and continuity of operations when the supervisor is absent. The hospital describes its workplace as guided by its 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, American Society for Clinical Pathology; C-ASCP Tech in Chemistry, American Society for Clinical Pathology; H-ASCP Technologist of Hematology, American Society for Clinical Pathology; M-ASCP Technician Microbiology, American Society for Clinical Pathology; MB-ASCP Technician Molecular Biology, American Society for Clinical Pathology; MLS-ASCP Medical Lab Scientist, American Society for Clinical Pathology; MP-ASCP Technician Molecular Pathology, American Society for Clinical Pathology; MT-AAB Medical Technologist, American Association of Bioanalysts; MT-ASCP Medical Technologist, American Society for Clinical Pathology; IMLS International Medical Laboratory Certification, American Society for Clinical Pathology; SM-ASCP Specialist in Microbiology, American Society for Clinical Pathology; HTL-ASCP Histotechnologist, American Society for Clinical Pathology; MT-AMT Medical Technologist, American Medical Technologist; HT-ASCP Certified Histology Technician, American Society for Clinical Pathology; MT-STATE Medical Technologist, Any State; MT-NCA Medical Technologist, National Certification Agency; or CT-ASCP Cytotechnologist, American Society for Clinical Pathology.
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 instrument troubleshooting and evaluation of new procedures and instruments.
- Maintain and demonstrate procedural competency through ongoing performance and continuing education.
- Train new employees and communicate clearly to support workflow and testing quality.
- 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
