What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Technician I - Specimen Processing - 7am-3:30pm position at MD Anderson Cancer Center?
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
Accession / Specimen Processing
Evaluates and accessions cases or specimens
Documents and cases or specimens requiring special handling
Documents any unacceptable cases or specimens and performs cancellations as necessary.
Performs complex set ups of slides / specimens for clinical testing.
Prepares any reagents required for slide / specimen processing.
Prepares any necessary sterile supplies or reagents.
Cuts and grinds tissue specimens as necessary for processing procedures.
Evaluate samples requiring performance by a reference laboratory
If necessary, obtain appropriate approvals before sending samples to reference laboratory
Prepare and / or aliquot specimens into appropriate transport containers and store in the appropriate transport conditions until pick up by courier.
Generate manifest for reference laboratory specimens and ensure all specimens and orders are accounted for.
Instrumentation / Equipment
Operates instrumentation / equipment according to specific protocols
Is able to perform and document standard service, quality control, and / or calibration procedures.
Is able to troubleshoot and resolve common instrumentation / equipment problems
Inventory
Performs inventory of supplies / reagents according to departmental procedures.
Maintains a clean and organized workstation
Restocks consumable items as necessary to ensure sufficient quantity to support the next work shift.
Customer Service
Complies with the section telephone courtesy policies and procedures
Demonstrate cooperation when working with both internal and external customers.
Demonstrates calmness under varying environmental circumstances.
Remains willing and capable of assisting in crisis situations.
Training
Train other employees, students, and / or fellows as needed
Follow established checklists during the training period.
Other duties as assigned
High school diploma or equivalent. Three years of experience in a clinical medical laboratory or similar setting. With preferred degree, 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 : 173337
Employment Status : Full-Time
Employee Status : Regular
Work Week : Days
Minimum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 36,500
Midpoint Salary : US Dollar (USD) 45,500
Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 54,500
FLSA : non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay
Fund Type : Hard
Work Location : Onsite
Pivotal Position : No
Referral Bonus Available? : No
Relocation Assistance Available? : No
Science Jobs : No
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