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Medical Laboratory Technologist, Laboratory Service, Institute for Drug Discovery

Galveston, Texas, United States

Clinical Laboratory

UTMB Health

Requisition # 2501796

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a Clinical Laboratory Science or Basic Science. Qualifies as Testing Personnel for high complexity testing under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment (CLIA). No experience required.

Job Summary:

Medical Laboratory Technologist, Laboratory Services provides technical skills necessary in performing laboratory procedures.

Job Duties:

+ 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.

+ Follows established procedures for collecting and processing biological specimens for analysis.

+ Receives patient samples into the laboratory for testing and reviews laboratory orders and samples for acceptability.

+ Ensures that the correct laboratory tests are ordered and placed into the laboratory information system, ensuring required information is entered.

+ Handles and prepares samples for clinical testing and delivers to correct laboratory section.

+ 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.

Marginal or Periodic Job Functions:

+ Performs related duties as required.

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Two (2) years related experience in a CLIA Licensed Clinical or Anatomic Pathology Laboratory.

Salary Range:

+ Commensurate with experience

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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