What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Scientist Specialist position at UT Health Quitman?
Overview
We are seeking a Medical Lab Scientist or Medical Laboratory Technician to join our team at UT Health Quitman in Texas.
We prioritize your well-being and career growth, offering resources that support your education, financial stability, and overall wellness. Our supportive culture values each employee and promotes a healthy work-life balance.
Our State-of-the-Art Facilities
UT Health Quitman features:
Responsibilities
The Medical Laboratory Scientist will perform routine and special laboratory procedures, ensuring the accuracy of clinical laboratory testing. Key responsibilities include:
Qualifications
To be successful in this role, candidates must possess:
Preferred Qualifications
Candidates with the following certifications or experience will be given preference:
We are seeking a Medical Lab Scientist or Medical Laboratory Technician to join our team at UT Health Quitman in Texas.
We prioritize your well-being and career growth, offering resources that support your education, financial stability, and overall wellness. Our supportive culture values each employee and promotes a healthy work-life balance.
Our State-of-the-Art Facilities
UT Health Quitman features:
- ~25 private patient rooms
- ~24-hour Level IV trauma center and Level III stroke center
- ~ Surgical suites
- ~ Advanced diagnostics
- ~ Swing bed care
- ~ Cardiopulmonary rehab
- ~ On-site physician clinics
- ~ Sleep lab
Responsibilities
The Medical Laboratory Scientist will perform routine and special laboratory procedures, ensuring the accuracy of clinical laboratory testing. Key responsibilities include:
- Performing quality control, preventative maintenance, minor equipment repairs, and inventory control
- Statistical compilation and data analysis
- Participating in quality assurance and performance improvement tasks
- Providing new employee training and proficiency testing as assigned
Qualifications
To be successful in this role, candidates must possess:
- Baccalaureate Degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or Associates degree in Medical Laboratory Technician Studies or a related field (chemical, physical, or biological science)
- Current knowledge of clinical laboratory techniques and principles
Preferred Qualifications
Candidates with the following certifications or experience will be given preference:
- ASCP certification within a specific area (M(ASCP), H(ASCP), C(ASCP))
- Previous clinical laboratory experience as a Medical Laboratory Technician, Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Laboratory Scientist
