Medical Laboratory Scientist

Cynet Systems • Irving, TX

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About The Position

The Medical Laboratory Scientist performs specimen processing and high-complexity testing, reviews and releases patient results, and maintains compliance with laboratory quality control, safety, and regulatory requirements. The role includes maintaining accurate testing records, performing instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance, addressing problems that may affect testing or reporting, and communicating STAT or critical results according to department procedures. The scientist may also respond to questions from customers or laboratory personnel, train on new procedures, attend meetings and educational sessions, support regulatory inspections when needed, and perform other duties as directed by the supervisor.

Requirements

• Solid understanding of basic laboratory testing.
• Strong computer skills and ability to work with multiple computer systems.
• Knowledge of quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA), with familiarity across laboratory areas.
• Possess or be eligible for national MT/MLT certification from a recognized organization such as ASCP or AMT.
• National and state licensure as required.
• Ability to establish work priorities and handle several procedures simultaneously.
• Ability to interact effectively with other departments.
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders and provide quality customer service if client contact is required.
• Must protect patient confidentiality at all times.
• For candidates with a BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology, at least 1 year of clinical laboratory experience in highly complex testing is required.
• Candidates educated in the United States must provide a detailed original transcript.
• Foreign-educated candidates must provide a detailed credential evaluation from IERF (International Education Research Foundation).
• The education statement references “1433 published March 14, 1990” as acceptable; the posting does not explain this reference.

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 year of clinical experience in high-complexity testing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analysis, reporting, and maintaining patient test-result records.
• Maintain records demonstrating proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.
• Analyze specimens using approved testing procedures and department SOPs.
• Review and release test results.
• Follow CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and applicable safety guidelines.
• Adhere to quality control policies and document quality control activities, calibrations, and maintenance.
• Follow established policies and procedures when test systems are outside acceptable performance levels.
• Identify problems that may affect test performance or reporting, correct them, or promptly notify the senior technologist or supervisor.
• Document corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from established performance specifications.
• Report STAT or critical results to clients according to department procedures.
• Answer questions from customers or laboratory personnel, if applicable.
• Maintain complete records of all testing performed on-site.
• Maintain the general appearance of the department.
• Ensure reagents and test kits are marked with received dates, expiration dates, and opened dates when applicable.
• Review and train on new procedures.
• Attend monthly department meetings and additional training or educational sessions.
• Participate in applicable safety training, know the location and contents of the safety manual, and understand the location and use of safety equipment.
• Participate in government or regulatory agency inspections when needed.
• Perform other duties as directed by the supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time