Medical Laboratory Scientist - Blood Bank
Texas Children's Hospital•Houston, TX
About The Position
The Medical Laboratory Scientist performs routine and special laboratory procedures to obtain data or prepare products used in the diagnosis and treatment of disease and the provision of quality patient care. The role verifies specimen and order suitability, conducts and evaluates testing, responds to urgent requests, helps maintain laboratory inventory and equipment, and supports accurate, timely workflow. The position also contributes to quality control, staff training, and ongoing competency in procedures.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in chemical, biological, clinical, or medical laboratory science, or medical technology.
- One of the following required credentials: 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 (any state); 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 while avoiding repeated work.
- Perform routine and special testing procedures accurately, evaluate results, and troubleshoot abnormal findings in a timely manner.
- Respond promptly to emergency situations and STAT requests.
- Assist other 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 levels 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 in procedures 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.
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Job Type
Full-time
