Medical Laboratory Scientist

3 weeks ago


Houston, Texas, United States University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Full time

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
Technical Skills.

  • Remains knowledgeable and competent for all policies, procedures and protocols.
  • Properly acquires specimen data into the computer system(s).
  • Troubleshoots and maintains laboratory equipment.
  • Maintains competency in computer functions in assigned areas.
  • Follows section's inventory control system to assure effective use of supplies and reagents.
  • Analyzes and evaluates patient results correctly and appropriately.
  • Complies with safety guidelines and procedures and adheres to regulatory mandates.
  • Stores patient information and results to allow easy future access as required.
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.

  • Actively participates in training students, employees and fellows.
  • Participates in process improvement projects.
  • Validates and evaluates new methodologies and tests with the help of Laboratory Supervisor and technical support.
  • Validates database for new software or new tests implemented in the laboratory.
  • Coaches and mentors' students and employees.
Customer Service

  • Manages all customer service interactions with diplomacy, actively facilitating resolutions to problems and addressing the needs of clients both internal and external.
Computer Skills

  • Maintains proficiency on 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.


Associate's degree in Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Technology OR Bachelor's degree in a related science field OR successful completion of a National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS) accredited Clinical Laboratory Science/Molecular Genetic Technology accredited program.

With Associate's degree in Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Technology, two years of clinical laboratory experience. With Bachelor's degree in a related science field, one year of clinical laboratory experience.

With completion of a National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS) accredited Clinical Laboratory Science/Molecular Genetic Technology accredited program, no experience required.



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