Medical Laboratory Scientist - Float

The US Oncology Network • Sugar Land, TX

17h • Onsite

About The Position

Texas Oncology is hiring a Medical Laboratory Scientist to support its Sugar Land, Texas location. This position may be filled at Level 1, Level 2, or Senior based on the candidate’s experience. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with no weekends, call, or major holidays. The role performs moderate- and high-complexity clinical laboratory testing used to diagnose and treat disease. It includes specimen analysis, instrument operation and maintenance, quality control, quality assurance, safety compliance, and documentation. The scientist also collects specimens as needed, helps manage patient flow, trains employees, serves as a laboratory science resource, and may oversee daily laboratory activities when a supervisor is absent. The position requires clinical judgment to evaluate results and determine whether retesting or equipment recalibration is needed. Work is performed under established procedures and quality guidelines, and frequent travel by air or automobile is expected, averaging approximately 70% of the workweek.

Requirements

• For Level 1, a bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a related healthcare field, or relevant experience; alternatively, an associate degree plus four years of related work experience, or eight years of related work experience.
• Current state license if required; licensure and certification requirements depend on the state.
• Except for grandfathered situations, a bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology is required.
• Level 1 is entry-level and requires no experience.
• Level 2 requires at least three years of experience, in addition to Level 1 requirements.
• Senior level requires five years of experience, in addition to Level 1 and Level 2 requirements.
• Ability to perform laboratory testing, assess the appropriateness of results, and determine when retesting or equipment recalibration is needed.
• Physical ability to perform the job’s essential functions, including extensive sitting or standing, handling laboratory equipment, and occasionally lifting and carrying items weighing up to 40 pounds; corrected vision, color perception, hearing within normal range, and legible handwriting are also required.

Nice To Haves

• AMT, ASCP, or equivalent certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with phlebotomy and collect appropriate patient specimens as ordered; ensure required pre-authorization and consent forms are completed before collecting limited-coverage tests.
• Assist with special procedures, 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 and document quality-control activities, calibrations, and instrument maintenance; record lot numbers for controls, calibrators, and reagents.
• Participate in proficiency testing by analyzing samples and reporting results at least annually.
• Prepare peripheral blood smears and perform complete WBC differentials on normal and abnormal smears; microscopically examine urinary sediment.
• Record results in worksheets and computer systems, maintain files, process specimens for send-out testing, and process incoming laboratory orders and results for charting.
• Follow laboratory policies when test systems fall outside acceptable performance levels; identify and correct problems or notify a supervisor, and document corrective actions.
• Maintain quality-assurance documentation, including accessioning, test-report, and quality-control logs, equipment records, and checklists; verify critical results and document follow-up.
• Maintain supply inventory and verify supplies are viable before use; prepare reagents, stains, and other chemical solutions and restock the laboratory as needed.
• Send specimens to reference laboratories for tests not performed in-house.
• Properly identify and band patients for blood-product transfusions and process labeled specimens according to local blood-bank policy.
• Train employees in laboratory procedures and potentially serve as the primary operator for at least one laboratory instrument.
• Participate in developing new instruments and procedures as needed and serve 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; properly dispose of hazardous materials and maintain a clean work area.
• Maintain confidentiality of information related to patients and medical staff.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Generous paid time off program
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Wellness program with rewards for practicing a healthy lifestyle
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retailer discounts
• Potential eligibility for the Long-Term Incentive Plan, subject to role, performance, potential, award approval, continued employment, and the written plan terms

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level