Job Description
Job Title: Medical Laboratory Scientist
Job Duration: 8+ months
Job Location: 4770 REGENT BLVD, Irving TX 75063
Shift: 2nd shift / Tuesday to Saturday, 11:00am - 7:30pm CST
Job Responsibilities
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Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test result.
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Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.
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Analyze specimens using approved testing procedures (see department SOPs).
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Review and release test results.
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Follow CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and safety guidelines as described in their respective guidelines.
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Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and all maintenance performed.
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Follow the laboratory's established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance.
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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.
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Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.
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Follow department's procedure in reporting STATS or Critical results to clients.
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If applicable, answer questions from customers or other lab personnel.
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Maintain complete records of all testing performed on-site.
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Maintain general appearance of the department.
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Make sure reagents/test kits have received dates, expiration dates, and if applicable opened dates.
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Review/train on new procedures.
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Attend monthly department and any additional training/educational meetings.
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Participate in all applicable safety training sessions. Know the location and contents of the safety manual. Know the location/use of all applicable safety equipment.
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If needed, participate in government or regulatory agency inspections.
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Perform other duties as directed by supervisor.
Required Knowledge
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A solid understanding of basic laboratory testing is required for this position.
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The successful candidate must possess good computer skills and be able to adapt to working in multiple computer systems.
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Must have knowledge of QC and QA as well as knowledge of all areas of the laboratory.
Education
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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.
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Foreign educated candidates must provide a detailed credential evaluation from IERF (International Education Research Foundation).
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United States educated candidates must provide a detailed original transcript.
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A successful candidate should possess or be eligible for national certification as an MT / MLT from a recognized organization (ASCP or AMT).
Work Experience
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1 year Clinical experience (high complexity testing) preferred.
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Minimum of 1 year of clinical laboratory experience in highly complex testing for those with BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology.
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National and State licensure as required.
Special Requirements
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Must have the ability to establish work priorities and handle several procedures simultaneously.
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Must interact with other departments.
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Contact with clients may be required, good customer service skills are important.
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Must protect patient confidentiality at all times.
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At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 35.00/hr.