Medical Laboratory Scientist

Synectics
US - Texas - Houston
September 22, 2024
Medical

Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test result.
Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.
Analyze specimens using approved testing procedures (see department SOPs).
Review and release test results.
Follow CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and safety guidelines as described in their respective guidelines.
Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and all maintenance performed.
Follow the laboratory's established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance.
Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results, correct the problems encountered or immediately notify the senior technologist or supervisor.
Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.
Follow department's procedure in reporting STATS or Critical results to clients.
Maintain complete records of all testing performed on-site.
Maintain general appearance of the department.
Make sure reagents/test kits have received dates, expiration dates, and if applicable opened dates.
Review/train on new procedures.
Attend monthly department and any additional training/educational meetings.
Participate in all applicable safety training sessions.
Know the location/use of all applicable safety equipment.
If needed, participate in government or regulatory agency inspections.

Job Requirements:

BS in Medical Technology preferred; or BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology, or Associates degree in a Laboratory Science or Medical Technology, or Previously qualified as a Technologist under 42 CFR 493. 1433 published in March 14, 1990.
Foreign educated candidates must provide a detailed credential evaluation from IERF (International Education Research Foundation).
Must have 3+ years experience performing Flow Cytometry on hematology specimens.
Experienced in Flow Cytometry - Leukemia / Lymphoma Immunophenotyping.
United States educated candidates must provide a detailed original transcript.
A successful candidate should possess or be eligible for national certification as an MT / MLT from a recognized organization (ASCP or AMT).
1-year Clinical experience (high complexity testing) preferred.
Minimum of 1 year of clinical laboratory experience in highly complex testing for those with BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology.
National and State licensure as required.
A solid understanding of basic laboratory testing is required for this position.
Possess good computer skills and be able to adapt to working in multiple computer systems.
Must have knowledge of QC and QA as well as knowledge of all areas of the laboratory.
Must have the ability to establish work priorities and handle several procedures simultaneously.
Must interact with other departments.
Contact with clients may be required, good customer service skills are important.
Must protect patient confidentiality at all times.
Shift/Time Zone: tues-sat. 10am to 6.30pm

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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