UT Southwestern Medical Center · 4 days ago
Microbiology Technologist Specialist
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expUT Southwestern Medical Center is a renowned medical and research center in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, committed to excellence and innovation. The Microbiology Technologist Specialist will perform high-complexity testing, validate systems, and write technical policies and procedures while ensuring compliance with quality assurance standards.
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Responsibilities
Independently perform work of considerable complexities in order to achieve general results by interpretation of policy and using ingenuity, initiative and good judgment, and/or precedents to work problems having broader implications in Microbiology
Keep abreast of new technical developments
Assist with implementation of new tests, equipment, programs and/or procedures in the assigned area(s) as needed
Technical Specialist learn new laboratory procedures and techniques and introduce them to their team
Accountable for on-going training and professional development of staff
Assist in developing performance standards
Performs advanced/specialized tests and other related laboratory techniques
Reruns work of others to confirm test results
Re-evaluates methodology and makes recommended changes to assist in test interpretation
Determines if further testing should be done on samples or if test should be repeated
Performs duties of technologist as necessitated by absence or peak workload
Anticipate and identify issues related to results of analysis and be able to troubleshoot through lab testing issues
Assist in the creation and revision of laboratory policies and technical procedures
Ensure compliance with Clinical Laboratory Services Quality assurance requirements
Adherence to state, federal rules and regulations; ensures compliance with accrediting agencies and regulatory requirements
Maintains continuing laboratory quality improvement/education program at institutional, local and national/international level
Responsible as a primary source of information for maintaining current instrumentation
Troubleshoots instrumentation and equipment problems during the shift to ensure uninterrupted testing
Responsible for coordination of training in the methods and techniques of the appropriate specialty area with guidance of the manager/supervisor
Able to work, process and analyze methods utilized in the laboratory and ensures goal and expectations are achieved by the department
Performs special projects such as evaluation of new reagents, procedures, tests, or other duties as assigned
Achieves a minimum of 10 continuing education hours annually
Continuously seeks knowledge in and outside of functional area
Actively participates in Performance Improvement Activities
Serves on committees and task forces
Orientates and instructs students and laboratory personnel in established clinical laboratory techniques, as required
Ensures compliance with rules and regulations of regulatory accreditation agencies such as TJC, CAP, and OSHA
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in medical technology or related field
5 years of experience in test/method validation and writing technical policies and procedures
(MLS) MEDICAL LAB SCIENTIST or any of the accrediting agency
Benefits
PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
Paid Time Off, available day one
Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
Paid Parental Leave Benefit
Wellness programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
Company
UT Southwestern Medical Center
UT Southwestern Medical Center offers clinical care, education, and scientific research.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$22MKey Investors
The Dallas FoundationPatient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute
2023-06-20Grant
2023-04-20Grant· $4M
2023-03-28Grant· $18M
Leadership Team
Chris Rubio
Interim Chief Executive Officer, Clements University Hospital
Dennis Pfeifer
AVP & CTO University Health System
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