CommonSpirit Health

Nonprofit Catholic health system providing healthcare

Medical Laboratory Scientist 2

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsUpdated on Nov 12

Full-timeHouston, TX, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A Bachelor of Science in a biological or chemical science as defined by CLIA is required upon hire.
Two years of experience in a clinical laboratory are required upon hire.

Responsibilities

Perform and report waived, moderately complex, and highly complex testing procedures on patient specimens according to the Section’s Standard Operating Procedures to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
Provide 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 turnaround-time limits.
Assist other staff members with work duties as needed to support smooth departmental workflow.
Maintain the operation of major automated equipment by performing required maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting, including contacting instrument vendors for assistance or repair.
May receive extended instrument training to serve as an instrument lead for the department.
Train new employees and students in the department.
Perform required calibration and quality-control procedures and maintain records to ensure tests are performed within established parameters.
Assist the department Technical Coordinator or Supervisor in preparing quality-control and calibration reports and ensure records are complete and accurate.
Perform assigned proficiency testing and review results with laboratory clinical leaders.
Assist the Technical Coordinator or Supervisor with test or equipment validations, training, validation records, and documentation.
Participate in continuing education, teaching, and training activities to enhance the technical skills of students, trainees, coworkers, and self.
Monitor supplies, assist with ordering, and place received supplies into storage; may serve as primary inventory control for department supplies.

Desired Qualifications

An International Medical Laboratory Scientist credential is preferred upon hire.
A Blood Banking credential is preferred upon hire.
A Chemistry - ASCP credential is preferred upon hire.
A Clinical Laboratory Scientist credential is preferred upon hire.
A Clinical Laboratory Technologist credential is preferred upon hire.
A Technologist in Molecular Biology credential is preferred upon hire.
A Medical Laboratory Scientist - Medical Technologist credential is preferred upon hire.
A Medical Technologist AAB credential is preferred upon hire.
A Technologist in Microbiology credential is preferred upon hire.
A Medical Technologist AMT credential is preferred upon hire.
A Specialist in Hematology credential is preferred upon hire.
A Specialist in Microbiology credential is preferred upon hire.
A Medical Technologist - ASCP credential is preferred upon hire.
A Histotechnologist credential is preferred upon hire.
Blood Bank experience is preferred.

Where You’ll Work

Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center is an 1,045 bed facility located in the Texas medical center. A joint venture with Baylor College of Medicine, Baylor St. Luke’s is an internationally recognized leader in research and clinical excellence that has given rise to breakthroughs in cardiovascular care, neuroscience, oncology, transplantation, and more. The hospital is home to the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center, a nationally-accredited and NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center. Our new McNair Campus is designed around the human experience—modeled on evidence-based practices for the safety of patients, visitors, staff, and physicians. The 27.5-acre campus represents the future of healthcare through a transformative alliance focused on leading-edge patient care, research, and education.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

***$10,000 Sign-On Bonus and up to $10,000 relocation assistance available.***

As our Medical Lab Scientist, you will be a critical diagnostic expert, performing complex laboratory tests to ensure accurate, timely results vital for patient diagnosis and treatment.

Every day, you will execute a wide range of analytical procedures across various lab disciplines (hematology, chemistry, microbiology, etc.). You'll analyze specimens, operate/maintain instruments, interpret results, and conduct quality control, providing crucial data for clinical decisions.

To be successful in this role, you must demonstrate a strong scientific foundation, advanced technical proficiency, exceptional problem-solving skills, and meticulous attention to detail. Your paramount commitment will be to accuracy and regulatory adherence.

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 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
Acts as a ‘group leader’ by assisting other staff members in work duties as needed to ensure a smooth workflow in the department.
Ensures that major automated equipment is operational by performing required maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting procedures; including contacting of instrument vendor for assistance or repair. May receive or have extended instrument training to function as an instrument lead for the department. Trains new employees and students in the department. Performs required calibration and quality control procedures and maintains records to ensure tests are being performed within established parameters. Assists department Technical Coordinator or Supervisor in preparation of QC and calibration reports, ensuring that records are complete and accurate.
Performs proficiency testing as assigned and review results with laboratory clinical leaders
Assists Technical Coordinator or Supervisor with test or equipment validations. Helps with training, validation records and documentation.
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 Responsible for inventory of supplies, including providing assistance with monitoring supplies, ordering, and placing received supplies into storage. May assists department inventory supplies as primary inventory control

Job Requirements

Required

Bachelors Of Science in a biological or chemical science as defined by CLIA. and 2 years experience in a clinical laboratory., upon hire

Preferred

International Medical Laboratory Scientist, upon hire or
Blood Banking, upon hire or
Chemistry - ASCP, upon hire or
Clinical Laboratory Scientist, upon hire or
Clinical Laboratory Technologist, upon hire or
Technologist in Molecular Biology, upon hire or
Medical Laboratory Scientist - Med Technologist, upon hire or
Medical Technologist AAB, upon hire or
Technologist in Microbiology, upon hire or
Medical Technologist AMT, upon hire or
Specialist in Hematology, upon hire or
Specialist in Microbiobiology, upon hire or
Med Technologist - ASCP, upon hire or
Histotechnologist, upon hire
Blood Bank experience

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About the Company

CommonSpirit Health

Nonprofit Catholic health system providing healthcare

CommonSpirit Health is a nonprofit Catholic healthcare network that provides integrated health services across clinics, care sites, hospital locations, home-based services, and virtual care. Its system coordinates care across hospitals, clinics, home health, and telehealth to create a connected patient experience with teams of physicians, nurses, and providers. Unlike many players in health care, it combines a large national footprint with nonprofit, faith-based stewardship, prioritizing charity care and community benefits and focusing on equitable access over margins. Its goal is to create a healthier future for all by building a just, equitable, and accessible health care delivery system grounded in humankindness and collaboration with patients and communities.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Chicago, IL
Founded: 2019

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