Medical Laboratory Scientist - CORE (Hematology) - 10:30pm - 7am

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center • Houston, TX, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 2w ago

Min: $65,000 Mid: $81,000 Max: $97,000

The Core Laboratory is a highly automated, high-volume laboratory which provides stat and routine testing for automated chemistry, therapeutic drug monitoring, automated and manual hematology, coagulation, blood gas, urinalysis, and tumor marker determinations.

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

Technical Skills

Remains knowledgeable and competent for all policies, procedures, and protocols.
Properly acquires specimen data into the computer system(s).
Troubleshoots and maintains laboratory equipment.
Maintains competency in computer functions in assigned areas.
Follows section's inventory control system to assure effective use of supplies and reagents.
Analyzes and evaluates patient results correctly and appropriately.
Complies with safety guidelines and procedures and adheres to regulatory mandates.
Stores patient information and results to allow easy future access as required.

Enhances productivity and laboratory functions

Adjusts, prioritizes, and organizes work to achieve maximum productivity to meet the workload demands of the section.
Assists peers and supervisors with tasks after completion of assigned work.
Adheres to attendance policy, begins work as scheduled.
Works independently, utilizes resources available to maximize efficiency.

Assists in the development of laboratory personnel and tests

Actively participates in training students, employees, and fellows.
Participates in process improvement projects.
Validates and evaluates new methodologies and tests with the help of Laboratory Supervisor and technical support.
Validates database for new software or new tests implemented in the laboratory.
Coaches and mentors' students and employees.

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:
Associate's degree in Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Technology OR Bachelor's degree in a related science field OR successful completion of a National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS) accredited Clinical Laboratory Science/Molecular Genetic Technology accredited program. With Associate's degree in Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Technology, two years of clinical laboratory experience. With Bachelor's degree in a related science field, one year of clinical laboratory experience. With completion of a National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS) accredited Clinical Laboratory Science/Molecular Genetic Technology accredited program, no experience required.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.