Medical Laboratory Scientist

Medical Laboratory Scientist

USPI South Texas Specialty Hospital is seeking a motivated Medical Lab Scientist to join our team. We have 25 beds and 8 OR rooms and 3 ER rooms. We perform outpatient surgical procedures in Orthopedic, Spine.

Position Responsibilities:

• Performs correlation studies, linearity checks, and quality control monitors to assure compliance with CLIA, TJC, and CAP.
• Analyzes, summarizes test results on each testing process and submits to Lab Manager for review and approval.
• Performs maintenance on machines systems to track education/training needs, maintenance of machines, ordering of reagents and supply inventory, etc.
• Performs troubleshooting as needed.
• Recommends supplies/equipment to enhance program.

Required Skills:

• Two- or four-year laboratory science related degree
• Must be registered with ASCP or equivalent.
• A minimum of 1-2 years' experience in an accredited laboratory or in a hospital environment.
• Experience with Point of Care Testing.
• Knowledge of governmental and regulating policies/standards.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to provide exceptional customer service to patients, physicians, and staff
• Ability to develop and maintain excel spreadsheets for data reporting.
• Ability to detect color and color changes.
• Excellent phlebotomy skills