Medical Laboratory Scientist - Point of Care Laboratory - Mid-Shift

The Point of Care Testing (POCT) Laboratory at MD Anderson Cancer Center plays a critical role in delivering rapid, accurate diagnostic results at or near the patient bedside. This team partners closely with nursing, physicians, and clinical staff across the institution to ensure timely decision‑making and high‑quality patient care in a fast‑paced, high‑acuity environment. This Medical Laboratory Scientist role offers the opportunity to work in a highly visible, collaborative setting, supporting testing that directly impacts real‑time clinical decisions. In addition to performing testing, this role functions as a key technical consultant and educator, supporting clinical staff across multiple departments. In this role, you will perform routine and complex point of care testing, ensuring all quality‑control measures are met and taking corrective action when needed. You will troubleshoot and maintain laboratory equipment, support validation and implementation of new methodologies and devices, and ensure proper system connectivity and functionality. You will also analyze and evaluate patient results, including resolving exceptions, while maintaining accurate and complete documentation. A unique aspect of this role is its strong focus on training and operational oversight. You will provide training and competency assessments for nurses, physicians, and other clinical staff performing point of care testing, ensuring compliance with CAP, CLIA, and Joint Commission standards. You will also monitor POC operations through database reviews and quality rounds, helping ensure consistent performance across all testing sites. You will contribute to workflow efficiency and team support, prioritizing workload, assisting peers, and maintaining smooth laboratory operations. Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently while collaborating across teams are essential. Success in this role requires strong technical expertise, communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment where both accuracy and responsiveness are critical. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys both hands‑on laboratory work and engaging with clinical teams to drive quality and education. MD Anderson offers a comprehensive total rewards package, including paid medical benefits, generous paid time off, retirement plans, and additional benefits, along with opportunities for professional growth and development within a world‑renowned cancer center dedicated to excellence in patient care, research, and innovation. The hours are 12pm - 8:30pm Monday - Friday with rotating weekend coverage. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in a science related field Job Specific Competencies Remain knowledgeable and competent for all policies, procedures and protocols. Ensure and verify that quality control data is appropriate for the complexity of the reported tests and prepare corrective actions as required. Troubleshoot and maintain laboratory equipment. Validate and evaluate new methodologies and tests; set up connectivity with the help of technical support. Follow the section's inventory control system to assure effective use of supplies and reagents. Demonstrate ability to perform all duties of the technical consultant, including initial training and competency on new medical laboratory scientists and health care providers on POC testing according to the guidelines in procedure, maintain training records according to CAP, CLIA and The Joint Commission guidelines, maintain supplies and deliver POC reagents to the units, etc. Complete, verify and report testing in a timely manner. Comply with safety guidelines and procedures and adhere to regulatory mandates. Remain responsible and accountable for all actions. Manage all customer service interactions with diplomacy, actively facilitating resolutions to problems and addressing the needs of clients both internal and external. Maintain proficiency on computer functions in the lab processes including but not limited to Excel and different POC middleware. Analyze and evaluate patient results correctly and appropriately to address Telcor exceptions. Store patient information and results to allow easy future access as required. Perform OR Lab tests when needed. Enhances Productivity and Laboratory Functions Adjust, prioritize, and organize work to achieve maximum productivity to meet the workload demands of the section. Monitor POC operations by daily review of the POC database and quality check rounds to the units performing POC testing. Assist peers and supervisors with tasks after completion of assigned work. Adhere to attendance policy, begin work as scheduled. Work independently, utilize resources available to maximize efficiency. Assists in the Development of Laboratory Personnel and Tests Accurately train and competency‑check nurses, OR staff, physicians, respiratory techs and other staff requiring the need to perform Point of Care Testing. Participate in process improvement projects. Participate in new POC device validation. Perform and monitor the quality checks required according to POC device including but not limited to IQCP requirements. Validate database for new software or new tests implemented in the laboratory. Coach and mentor students and employees. Other duties as assigned. Required Education Associate's Degree in Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Technology. Bachelor's Degree in a related science field or Molecular Genetic Technology. Successful completion of a National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS) accredited Clinical Laboratory Science/Molecular Genetic Technology accredited program. Required Experience 2 years of clinical laboratory experience with an Associate's Degree in Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Technology. 1 year of clinical laboratory experience with a Bachelor's Degree in a related science field. No experience required with completion of a NAACLS‑accredited Clinical Laboratory Science/Molecular Genetic Technology accredited program. Preferred Qualifications ASCP - American Society of Clinical Pathologist Technologist/Scientist/Specialist certification. CHS - Certified Histocompatibility Specialist, American College of Histocompatibility & Immunogenetics (ACHI). CHT - Certified Histocompatibility Technologist, American College of Histocompatibility & Immunogenetics (ACHI). MDT - Molecular Diagnostics Tech, American Medical. Additional Information Requisition ID: 180560 Employment Status: Full‑Time Employee Status: Regular Work Week: Day/Evening, Rotating, Weekends Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 67,000 Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 83,500 Maximum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 100,000 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 The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition. 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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