Med Lab Scientist, LabServ - Blood Bank (Evenings)
UTMB Health•Galveston, TX
About The Position
The Medical Laboratory Scientist in Laboratory Services provides the technical skills necessary to perform and report moderate- or highly complex laboratory tests within a division of the clinical laboratory. This role performs laboratory testing as required by the assigned division and may be asked to cover different shifts to ensure patient care.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or a basic science.
- Must obtain certification from the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP), American Medical Technologists (AMT), American Board of Histocompatibility or Immunogenetics (ABHI), or equivalent as appropriate, within 12 months of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Specialty certification.
- Clinical laboratory Blood Bank experience.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine and complex laboratory procedures accurately and precisely, follow standard procedures, and recognize deviations from expected results.
- Review and evaluate laboratory data for accuracy and report patient results with all required documentation.
- Perform, record, and evaluate quality control data according to procedures, including checking expiration dates and documenting QC performance before use.
- Perform and document assigned maintenance procedures for laboratory instruments and equipment.
- Recognize equipment malfunctions and troubleshoot according to protocol.
- Recognize factors that affect measurements and results and take appropriate action.
- Work independently within established guidelines, apply problem-solving skills, meet deadlines, and respond to urgent patient, provider, and system needs.
- Review and suggest revisions to test procedures.
- Participate in evaluations of new tests or instruments as assigned.
- Monitor inventory, notify the person responsible for ordering when supplies are needed, and receive and unpack delivered supplies.
- Instruct and train employees and students; may assess staff competency.
- Communicate pertinent information to staff members, management, medical directors, and other divisions.
- Perform laboratory testing as required by the division.
- Cover different shifts when requested to help guarantee patient care.
- Adhere to internal controls, reporting structure, and safety protocols in each laboratory area.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
