Medical Laboratory Scientist

CommonSpirit Health Philanthropy; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Texas seeks an individual to perform laboratory tests for accurate diagnosis and treatment. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant science and preferably have MLS certification. Key responsibilities include ensuring proper test procedures, maintaining equipment, and providing excellent patient care. A $10,000 sign-on bonus and relocation assistance are offered.

Benefits

$10,000 Sign on Bonus

Up to $5,000 Relocation Assistance

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor's Degree as defined by CLIA.
• Certification preferred: MLS (ASCP) or equivalent.
• Trained in clinical laboratory science.

Responsibilities

• Perform and report complex test procedures accurately.
• Provide patient care through clinical correlation of results.
• Ensure major automated equipment is operational.
• Maintain records and perform quality control procedures.
• Participate in continuing education and training.

Skills

Clinical laboratory testing

Patient care

Quality control

Equipment maintenance

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Biological or Chemical Science

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

Job Summary / Purpose:

Accurately analyzes and reports all tests ordered by the Medical Staff in a timely manner and according to laboratory procedures and regulatory guidelines to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of patients.

Essential Key Job Responsibilities:

1. Performs and reports waived, moderately complex, and highly complex test procedures on patient specimens adhering to the Section’s Standard Operating Procedures to ensure accurate and timely reporting
2. Provides excellent patient care through clinical correlation of results, identification of patterns of bias, rapid notification of appropriate caregivers of critical values, and completion of testing within established turn-around-time limits
3. Ensures that major automated equipment is operational by performing required maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting procedures; including contacting of instrument vendor for assistance or repair
4. Performs required calibration and quality control procedures and maintains records to ensure tests are being performed within established parameters
5. Performs proficiency testing as assigned and review results with laboratory clinical leaders
6. Assists in evaluation and generation of compliant documentation for the validation of new procedures and equipment to provide the physician with the most current laboratory technology
7. Participates in opportunities for continuing education and/or teaching, training according to the Section Performance Standards to enhance technical skills of students, trainees, coworkers, and self
8. Responsible for inventory of supplies, including providing assistance with monitoring supplies, ordering, and placing received supplies into storage
9. Completes all work and resolves or appropriately passes ongoing issues to incoming staff within the scheduled shift
10. As a representative of CommonSpirit Health, utilizes professionalism and HumanKindness while communicating with physicians, hospital staff, patients, coworkers, other stakeholders in laboratory operations, and all members of the general public, whether in email, instant messaging, telephone, or face-to-face interactions
11. Adheres to all regulatory requirements

Job Requirements

Required Education and Experience:

Bachelor's Degree in a biological or chemical science as defined by CLIA.

Certification Preferred:

MLS (ASCP) or equivalent

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Training:

Must be appropriately trained in clinical laboratory science as evaluated by the Director of the Clinical Laboratory

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Where You'll Work

***$10,000 Sign on Bonus and up to $5,000 Relocation***

St. Joseph Health – Bryan/College Station, Navasota, Caldwell, Madisonville, TX. Since 1936, St. Joseph Health has been caring for the communities in and surrounding the Brazos Valley. We have a Level III Trauma Center, the first Joint Commission certified Primary Stroke Center, and the first accredited Chest Pain Center in the Brazos Valley. St. Joseph Health is a leader in critical care and the largest provider of cardiovascular care in the region. As an integrated healthcare system St. Joseph Health includes a comprehensive network of over 100 employed providers including primary care physicians specialists and advanced practice clinicians. The network includes more than 30 ambulatory clinics featuring primary care, Express Clinics, and imaging and diagnostic services.