Medical Laboratory Scientist II

Job Summary 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. Responsibilities 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 the 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 reviews 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 assist 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 Blood Banking, upon hire Chemistry - ASCP, upon hire Clinical Laboratory Scientist, upon hire Clinical Laboratory Technologist, upon hire Technologist in Molecular Biology, upon hire Medical Laboratory Scientist - Med Technologist, upon hire Medical Technologist AAB, upon hire Technologist in Microbiology, upon hire Medical Technologist AMT, upon hire Specialist in Hematology, upon hire Specialist in Microbiobiology, upon hire Med Technologist - ASCP, upon hire Histotechnologist, upon hire Where You\'ll Work St. Joseph Health has been caring for the communities in and surrounding the Brazos Valley since 1936 (Bryan/College Station, Navasota, Caldwell, Madisonville (TX)). St. Joseph has a Level III Trauma Center, the first Joint Commission certified Primary Stroke Center and the first accredited Chest Pain Center in the Brazos Valley. St. Joseph Health is a leader in critical care and the largest provider of cardiovascular care in the region. As an integrated healthcare system, St. Joseph Health includes a comprehensive network of over 100 employed providers including primary care physicians, specialists and advanced practice clinicians. The network includes more than 30 ambulatory clinics featuring Primary Care, Express Clinics and Imaging and Diagnostic Services. Pay Range $31.53 - $46.90 /hour #J-18808-Ljbffr