UTMB Faculty Group Practice · 15 hours ago
Med Lab Scientist, LabServ - Blood Bank (Nights)
Galveston, Texas, United States
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expUTMB Health is a leading healthcare provider, and they are seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to provide technical skills necessary to perform and report laboratory tests. The role involves performing complex laboratory procedures, ensuring accuracy in lab data, and maintaining laboratory equipment.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Performs routine and complex laboratory procedures with accuracy and precision, following standard procedures and recognizes deviation from expected results
Reviews and evaluates accuracy of lab data and reports patient results with all required documentation
Performs, records and evaluates quality control data according to procedures including checking expiration dates and documentation of QC performance before use
Performs and documents required maintenance procedures for laboratory instruments and equipment as assigned
Recognizes equipment malfunctions and troubleshoots according to protocol
Recognizes factors that affect measurements and results and takes appropriate action
Ability to work independently within established guidelines, apply problem-solving skills, meet deadlines and meet urgent patient, provider, and system needs
Reviews and suggests revisions for test procedures
Participates in evaluations of new tests or instruments, as assigned
Monitors inventory for proper levels, notifies person responsible for ordering when supplies needed, and receives and unpacks supplies when delivered
Instructs and trains employees and students. May assess staff for competency
Communicates pertinent information to staff members, management, medical directors, and other divisions
Performs laboratory testing as required per division
Available to cover different shifts if requested to guarantee patient care
Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure
Adheres to all safety protocols in each laboratory area
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a Clinical Laboratory Science or Basic Science
Must obtain certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP), American Medical Technologists (AMT), American Board of Histocompatibility or Immunogenetics (ABHI) or equivalent certification as appropriate, within 12 months of hire
Preferred
Specialty certification and clinical laboratory Blood Bank experience
Company
UTMB Faculty Group Practice
The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) Faculty Group Practice (FGP) is comprised of over 950 faculty physicians and advanced practice providers who drive UTMB’s mission of improving health by delivering innovative education and training, pursuing cutting-edge research, and providing the highest quality patient care.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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