University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center: Medical Laboratory Scientist

2 weeks ago

Houston, United States AAAS 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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