What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Laboratory Scientist - Blood Bank - Nights position at MD Anderson Cancer Center?
The ideal candidate will be ASCP certified
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES Performs all laboratory testing specific to the assigned section.
Remains knowledgeable and competent for all policies, procedures, and protocols.
Ensures and verifies quality control data is appropriate for the complexity of the reported tests.
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.
Completes, verifies and reports testing in timely manner.
Complies with safety guidelines and procedures and adheres to regulatory mandates.
Remains responsible and accountable for all actions.
Enhances productivity and laboratory lab functions by demonstrating dependability.
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, to enhance laboratory functions.
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.
Customer Service
Manages all customer service interactions with diplomacy, actively facilitating resolutions to problems and addressing the needs of clients both internal and external.
Computer Skills
Maintains proficiency on computer functions in the lab processes.
Properly acquires specimen data into computer system(s).
Analyzes and evaluates patient results correctly and appropriately.
Stores patient information and results to allow easy future access as required.
Other duties as assigned
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.
Additional Information
Requisition ID : 172309
Employment Status : Full-Time
Employee Status : Regular
Work Week : Nights
Minimum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 65,000
Midpoint Salary : US Dollar (USD) 81,000
Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 97,000
FLSA : non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay
Fund Type : Hard
Work Location : Onsite
Pivotal Position : Yes
Referral Bonus Available? : Yes
Relocation Assistance Available? : Yes
Science Jobs : No
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