Medical Laboratory Scientist - Point of Care - Evenings

The Point of Care Laboratory at MD Anderson plays a critical role in delivering rapid, accurate diagnostic testing directly where patient care happens. Our team supports clinicians across the institution by ensuring high-quality point-of-care results that enable timely clinical decisions, improve workflows, and enhance patient safety. Working in this fast-paced, high-impact environment, Point of Care Laboratory professionals contribute to seamless operations and uphold the standards that make MD Anderson a global leader in cancer care.

As a Medical Laboratory Scientist in the Point of Care Laboratory, you’ll perform a wide range of testing, maintain and troubleshoot equipment, ensure regulatory compliance, and support quality oversight for decentralized testing sites across the institution. This role is ideal for MLS professionals who enjoy autonomy, problem-solving, and collaborating with clinical teams across multiple care settings. You will also contribute to process improvements, participate in validation of new tests and devices, and assist with training and mentoring, strengthening support structures that directly enhance patient care outcomes.

MD Anderson is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid medical benefits, PTO, retirement plans, and more, ensuring you have the support you need to grow your career while maintaining balance in your personal life.

**The hours for this position are Monday - Friday 2:30pm-11pm with rotating weekends (once a month) and holidays. The ideal candidate will have a bachelors degree in a science related field**

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

Performs all laboratory testing specific to the assigned section

• Remains knowledgeable and competent in all policies, procedures, and protocols

• Ensures and verifies that quality control data is appropriate for the complexity of reported tests; prepares corrective actions as needed

• Troubleshoots and maintains laboratory equipment

• Validates and evaluates new methodologies and tests; sets up connectivity with assistance from technical support

• Follows section inventory control systems to ensure effective use of supplies and reagents

• Completes, verifies, and reports testing in a timely manner

• Complies with safety guidelines and procedures; adheres to all regulatory mandates

• Remains responsible and accountable for all actions

Performs Call Center duties

• Answers incoming calls to the laboratory regarding sample testing status for Core Laboratory tests

• Provides specimen collection requirements for divisional tests

• Reports critical values, vitals, and nursing calls to healthcare providers for microbiology, chemistry, and hematology results

• Manages customer service interactions with diplomacy, resolving problems and addressing needs of internal and external clients

Administrative & Technical Support

• Maintains proficiency in Microsoft Office to independently prepare laboratory reports

• Properly enters specimen data into computer systems

• Analyzes and evaluates patient results correctly and appropriately

• Stores patient information and results for easy future access as required

Enhances productivity and laboratory functions

• Adjusts, prioritizes, and organizes work to meet workload demands efficiently

• Assists peers, senior/lead medical laboratory scientists, and supervisors after completing assigned work

• Adheres to attendance policies and begins work as scheduled

• Works independently and uses available resources to maximize efficiency

Assists in development of laboratory personnel and tests

• Participates in process improvement projects

• Performs and monitors Quality Checks for laboratory devices, including IQCP requirements

• Validates databases for new software or new laboratory tests

• Coaches and mentors students and employees

Other duties as assigned