The University of Texas Medical Branch · 8 hours ago
Med Lab Technologist, Lab Srvc - Cytology
Galveston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelThe University of Texas Medical Branch is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technologist for their Laboratory Services. The role involves performing laboratory procedures with accuracy, evaluating lab data, and ensuring quality control in a clinical environment.
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
Follows established procedures for collecting and processing biological specimens for analysis
Receives patient samples into the laboratory for testing and reviews laboratory orders and samples for acceptability
Ensures that the correct laboratory tests are ordered and placed into the laboratory information system, ensuring required information is entered
Handles and prepares samples for clinical testing and delivers to correct laboratory section
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
Qualifies as Testing Personnel for high complexity testing under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment (CLIA)
No experience required
Preferred
Two (2) years related experience in a CLIA Licensed Clinical or Anatomic Pathology Laboratory
Company
The University of Texas Medical Branch
The University of Texas Medical Branch is a component of the University of Texas System located in Galveston, Texas
Founded in 1891
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$35MKey Investors
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
2024-09-13Grant
2019-04-09Grant· $35M
Leadership Team
Donna Sollenberger
EVP and CEO, Health System
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