Technical Lab - Medical Laboratory Scientist

TalentBurst•Irving, TX

12h•Onsite

About The Position

This is a Medical Laboratory Scientist position located in Irving, TX, with a duration of 4+ months. The shift is from 2:00 AM to 10:30 AM, Tuesday through Saturday. This role requires experienced Hematology technicians and candidates may be asked to take an onsite slide test if selected for an interview. ASCP certification is required.

Requirements

A solid understanding of basic laboratory testing is required for this position.
Good computer skills and ability to adapt to working in multiple computer systems.
Knowledge of QC and QA as well as knowledge of all areas of the laboratory.
ASCP certification required.
1 year Clinical experience (high complexity testing) preferred.
Minimum of 1 year of clinical laboratory experience in highly complex testing for those with BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology.
National and State licensure as required.
Must have the ability to establish work priorities and handle several procedures simultaneously.
Must interact with other departments.
Contact with clients may be required, good customer service skills are important.
Must protect patient confidentiality at all times.

Nice To Haves

Experienced Hematology techs.

Responsibilities

Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results.
Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.
Analyze specimens using approved testing procedures (see department SOPs).
Review and release test results.
Follow CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and safety guidelines as described in their respective guidelines.
Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and all maintenance performed.
Follow the laboratory's established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance.
Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results, correct the problems encountered or immediately notify the senior technologist or supervisor.
Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.
Follow department's procedure in reporting STATS or Critical results to clients.
If applicable, answer questions from customers or other lab personnel.
Maintain complete records of all testing performed on-site.
Maintain general appearance of the department.
Make sure reagents/test kits have received dates, expiration dates, and if applicable opened dates.
Review/train on new procedures.
Attend monthly department and any additional training/educational meetings.
Participate in all applicable safety training sessions. Know the location and contents of the safety manual. Know the location/use of all applicable safety equipment.
If needed, participate in government or regulatory agency inspections.
Perform other duties as directed by supervisor.