Medical Laboratory Scientist - Blood Bank - Evenings
Posted on: 27 Mar 2021
Houston, TX
Job Description
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
Performs all laboratory testing specific to the assigned section
- Remains knowledgeable and competent for all policies, procedures and protocols
- Ensures and verifies quality control data is appropriate for the complexity of the reported tests
- 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
- Completes, verifies and reports testing in timely manner
- Complies with safety guidelines and procedures and adheres to regulatory mandates
- Remains responsible and accountable for all actions
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
Bachelor's degree -OR- Bachelor's degree in Molecular Genetic Technology -OR - completion of an accredited Medical Technology or Clinical Laboratory Science program. With Bachelor's degree, one year clinical lab experience. It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
Additional Information
* Requisition ID: 137994
* Employment Status: Full-Time
* Employee Status: Regular
* FLSA: non-exempt, eligible for overtime, and is subject to the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
* Work Week: Evenings, Rotating, Weekends
* Fund Type: Hard
* Pivotal Position: Yes
* Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 50,800
* Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 63,500
* Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 76,200
* Science Jobs: No
MD Anderson
Houston, TX
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is one of the world’s most respected centers devoted exclusively to cancer patient care, research, education and prevention.
Mission
The mission of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the public.
Vision
We shall be the premier cancer center in the world, based on the excellence of our people, our research-driven patient care and our science. We are Making Cancer History.
Core Values
Caring: By our words and actions, we create a caring environment for everyone.
We are sensitive to the concerns of our patients and our co-workers.
We are respectful and courteous to each other at all times.
We promote and reward teamwork and inclusiveness.
Integrity: We work together to merit the trust of our colleagues and those we serve.
We hold ourselves, and each other, accountable for practicing our values.
We communicate frequently, honestly and openly.
By our actions, we create an environment of trust.
Discovery: We embrace creativity and seek new knowledge.
We help each other to identify and solve problems.
We seek personal growth and enable others to do so.
We encourage learning, creativity and new ideas.
MD Anderson employs nearly 20,000 people, including more than 1,600 faculty members. With faculty and staff working in more than 25 buildings in Houston and Central Texas, MD Anderson is one of the largest cancer centers in the world.
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IndustryHealthcare
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