- Remains knowledgeable and competent in all policies, procedures and protocols.
- Maintains laboratory equipment and assists in troubleshooting
- Remains knowledgeable of quality control data of reported tests
- Follows section's inventory control system to ensure effective use of supplies and reagents.
- Complies with safety guidelines and procedures and adheres to regulatory mandates
- Maintains proficiency in all computer functions.
- Attends/participates in sectional and team in-services and meetings
- 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 and also when necessary within the team, utilizes resources available to maximize efficiency.
- Initiates communication with others; works well with others to ensure the work gets done to standard and on time; is accepting of and values individual differences
- Remains responsible and accountable for all actions
- Participates in training students, employees and fellows.
- Participates in process improvement projects.
- Validates and evaluates new methodologies and tests with the help of Lead, Sr. Scientist or Laboratory Supervisor and technical support.
- Adheres to and understands CAP and CLIA Guidelines;
- Reviews and follows SOPs
- Manages all customer service interactions with diplomacy, actively facilitating resolutions to problems and addressing the needs of clients both internal and external
- 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.
- Requisition ID:
- Employment Status: Full-Time
- Employee Status: Regular
- Work Week: Days
- Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 65,000
- Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 81,000
- Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 97,000
- FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay
- Fund Type: Hard
- Work Location: Onsite
- Pivotal Position: Yes
- Referral Bonus Available?: Yes
- Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes
- Science Jobs: No
Medical Laboratory Scientist - Houston, United States - MD Anderson Cancer Center
Description
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
Technical Skills
Productivity and Communication / Team Work
Quality Commitment and Enhancement
Customer Service
Computer Skills
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. 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.
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