Medical Lab Scientist II

Medical Lab Scientist II

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PETITIONER: UMC HEALTH SYSTEM

TITLE: Medical Laboratory Scientist II (Two Openings)

DUTIES

• Prepares and test patient specimens, establishing and ensuring acceptable levels of QC are maintained. This requires knowledge of laboratory quality control principles, analytical troubleshooting, instrumentation operation, calibration procedures, and interpretation of quality assurance data to ensure accuracy and reliability of patient test results. Assist in performing CAP and AABB inspections. Responsible for ensuring requirements of the CAP, AABB, DNV, and FDA (as applicable to section/shift) are followed and in compliance. Assist with instrument calibration/validations, troubleshooting, and equipment maintenance. Collaborate as needed with providers in diagnosing and monitoring patient testing and results. Examine and analyze blood, bodily fluids, tissues, and cells. Assist with training of new employees and students. All other duties assigned related to the laboratory.

SPECIAL SKILLS:

• Understands and can articulate correct procedures to accurately identify patients, label specimens, and verify there is adequate sampling for the testing ordered; Good knowledge of test menu and ability to manage requisitions/orders; Demonstrate ability to perform basic functions in the hospital information system; Clear communicator; Speak, read, and write English fluently; Ability to accurately interpret laboratory test results, recognize abnormal or critical values, and communicate findings appropriately to healthcare providers; Knowledge of laboratory regulatory and accreditation standards including CAP, AABB, DNV, and FDA compliance requirements.

• SALARY RANGE: $30.28 to $45.26 per hour.

• WORK LOCATION: UMC HEALTH SYSTEM - 602 Indiana Avenue, Lubbock, TX 79415

• REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Biological Science or Clinical Lab Science or related field required. MT(ASCP), or MLS (ASCP), or MLT(ASCP) or equivalent required.

• EXPERIENCE: At least 24 months of Medical Laboratory Scientist experience in a lab is required, preferably in a hospital laboratory setting.

Job Summary

Medical Laboratory Scientist II is responsible for testing patient specimens, ensuring accuracy of test, and communicating results to providers

Reports to: Supervisor, Medical Laboratory

Job Specific Responsibilities

Daily assignments may include but are not limited to:

• Prepares and test patient specimens, establishing and ensuring acceptable levels of QC are maintained
• Assist in performing CAP and AABB inspections
• Responsible for ensuring requirements of the CAP, AABB, DNV, and FDA (as applicable to section/shift) are followed and in compliance
• Assist with instrument calibration/validations, troubleshooting, and equipment maintenance
• Collaborate as needed with providers in diagnosing and monitoring patient testing and results
• Examine and analyze blood, bodily fluids, tissues, and cells
• Assist with training of new employees and students
• All other duties assigned related to the laboratory

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Science or Clinical Lab Science
• • 2 years of experience working in a lab, preferably in a hospital laboratory setting

Required Licensures/Certifications/Registrations

• MT(ASCP) MLS (ASCP) MLT(ASCP) or equivalent

Skills and Abilities

• Understands and can articulate correct procedures to accurately identify patients, label specimens, and verify there is adequate sampling for the testing ordered
• Good knowledge of test menu and ability to manage requisitions/orders
• Demonstrate ability to perform basic functions in the hospital information system
• Clear communicator; Speak, read, and write English fluently

Interaction with Other Departments and Other Relationships

This position has much interaction with nursing staff and other hospital departments

Physical Capabilities

Medical Laboratory Scientist II can expect to stand for long periods of time and walk frequently. This position also requires frequent stooping, sitting, reaching, bending and kneeling. The incumbent may also be required to carry items up to 50 pounds. Near visual and color acuity is required. Must be able to read, write, and speak English.

Environmental/Working Conditions

This position is subject to inside environmental changes that may include constant change in temperatures and minimal exposure to cleaning, staining, and testing chemicals

UMC Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Request for accommodations in the hire process should be directed to UMC Human Resources.