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Med Lab Scientist, LabServ - Blood Bank (Evenings/Nights) (Casual Appt., 19.99 hrs/wk, no benefits)

Galveston, Texas, United States

Clinical Laboratory

UTMB Health

Requisition # 2501252

JOB SUMMARY

Medical Laboratory Scientist, Laboratory Services provides technical skills necessary to perform and report moderate or highly complex laboratory tests within a division of the clinical laboratory.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

+ Performs routine and complex laboratory procedures with accuracy and precision, following standard procedures and recognizes deviation from expected results.

+ Reviews and evaluates accuracy of lab data and reports patient results with all required documentation.

+ Performs, records and evaluates quality control data according to procedures including checking expiration dates and documentation of QC performance before use.

+ Performs and documents required maintenance procedures for laboratory instruments and equipment as assigned.

+ Recognizes equipment malfunctions and troubleshoots according to protocol.

+ Recognizes factors that affect measurements and results and takes appropriate action.

+ Ability to work independently within established guidelines, apply problem-solving skills, meet deadlines and meet urgent patient, provider, and system needs.

+ Reviews and suggests revisions for test procedures.

+ Participates in evaluations of new tests or instruments, as assigned.

+ Monitors inventory for proper levels, notifies person responsible for ordering when supplies needed, and receives and unpacks supplies when delivered.

+ Instructs and trains employees and students. May assess staff for competency.

+ Communicates pertinent information to staff members, management, medical directors, and other divisions.

+ Performs laboratory testing as required per division.

+ Available to cover different shifts if requested to guarantee patient care.

+ Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.

+ Adheres to all safety protocols in each laboratory area.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Minimum Qualifications:

+ Bachelor's degree in a Clinical Laboratory Science or Basic Science.

+ No experience required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

+ **Specialty certification and clinical laboratory work experience in Blood Bank**

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

+ Must obtain certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP), American Medical Technologists (AMT), or equivalent certification as appropriate, within 12 months of hire.

+ Qualifies as Testing Personnel for high complexity testing under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment (CLIA).

WORK SCHEDULE:

This position primarily involves evening and night shifts, with some variability in schedule.

Equal Employment Opportunity

_UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities._

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