What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Diagnostic Expert position at UT Health Quitman?
About Our Hospital:
UT Health Quitman offers 25 private rooms, a 24-hour Level IV trauma center, and a Level III stroke center.
Our hospital provides surgical suites, advanced diagnostics, swing bed care, cardiopulmonary rehab, on-site physician clinics, and a sleep lab.
Job Summary:
The Medical Laboratory Scientist functions as a professional who assumes responsibility and accountability for the performance of clinical laboratory testing that pertains to patient care and diagnosis.
This position performs routine and special laboratory procedures, quality control, preventative maintenance, minor equipment repairs, inventory control, and statistical compilation.
Additionally, this role participates in quality assurance and performance improvement tasks, new employee training, and proficiency testing as assigned.
Responsibilities:
- Perform routine and special laboratory procedures
- Conduct quality control and preventative maintenance
- Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement tasks
Qualifications:
Baccalaureate Degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or Associates degree in Medical Laboratory Technician Studies or a chemical, physical or biological science.
Current knowledge of clinical laboratory techniques and principles.
Preferred Qualifications:
- ASCP or equivalent certification
- Previous clinical laboratory experience as a Medical Laboratory Technician, Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Laboratory Scientist within a clinical laboratory
