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Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist - FLOW Cytometry - Mid-Shift
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
Performs complex laboratory tests and analyzes results.
- Evaluates and solves problems.
- Acts as a technical resource to staff and trains new employees.
- Evaluates and solves problems.
- Competent in processing specimen, staining, and acquisition.
- Able to accurately analyze and comment on all panels daily.
- Capable of recognizing staining errors, acquisition errors such as compensation.
- Contributes in efforts to maintain the laboratory competent per CAP\CMS standards
- Remains knowledgeable and competent for all policies, procedures and protocols.
- Ensures and verifies quality control data is appropriate for the complexity of the reported tests.
- Troubleshoots and maintains laboratory equipment.
- Validates and evaluates new methodologies and tests. Sets up connectivity with the help of technical support.
- Follows section’s inventory control system to assure effective use of supplies and reagents.
- Troubleshoots instrument problems and tests new equipment.
- Completes, verifies and reports testing in a timely manner
- Complies with safety guidelines and procedures and adheres to regulatory mandates.
- Prepares specimens and performs analytical examinations and quality tests.
- Operates and performs preventive maintenance.
Enhances productivity and laboratory lab functions by demonstrating dependability.
- Adjusts, prioritizes, and organizes work to achieve maximum productivity to meet the workload demands of the section.
- Assists peers and supervisors with tasks after completion of assigned work.
- Adheres to attendance policy, begins work as scheduled.
- Works independently, utilizes resources available to maximize efficiency.
- Assists in the development of laboratory personnel and tests, to enhance laboratory functions.
- Accurately trains and performs competency assessments
- Participates in process improvement projects.
- Validates database for new software or new tests implemented in the laboratory.
- Coaches and mentors’ students and employees.
Computer Skills
- Maintains proficiency in computer functions in the lab processes.
- Properly acquires specimen data into computer system(s).
- Analyzes and evaluates patient results correctly and appropriately.
- Stores patient information and results to allow easy future access as required.
Other duties as assigned
Education
Required:
• Associate's Degree in Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Technology OR
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related science field or Molecular Genetic Technology OR
• Successful completion of a National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS) accredited Clinical Laboratory Science/Molecular Genetic Technology accredited program
Preferred:
• Master’s Degree in a related science field
• Doctorate in a related science field
Work Experience
Required:
• 6 years of clinical laboratory experience with an Associate's Degree in Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Technology OR
• 5 years of clinical laboratory experience with a Bachelor’s Degree in a related science field OR
• 4 years of clinical laboratory experience with completion of a National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) accredited Clinical Laboratory Science/Molecular Genetic Technology accredited program OR
• 2 years of required experience with a Master’s Degree OR
• With a Doctorate degree, no experience required
Licenses and Certifications
Preferred (upon hire):
• ASCP – American Society of Clinical Pathologist Technologist/Scientist/Specialist certification OR
• CHS – Certified Histocompatibility Specialist, American College of Histocompatibility & Immunogenetics (ACHI) OR
• CHT – Certified Histocompatibility Technologist, American College of Histocompatibility & Immunogenetics (ACHI) OR
• MDT – Molecular Diagnostics Tech, American Medical Technologists (AMT) OR
• MT – Medical Technologist, American Medical Technologists (AMT)
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.
This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
