NEEDED: Medical Tech (MT) / Clinical Lab Scientists

LOCATION: 1901 Veterans Memorial Drive, Temple, TX 76502

SCHEDULE:

• 40 hours per week to include rotating weekends and Federal holidays with flexible eight (8), ten (10) or twelve (12) hour tours.
• The Chief Technologist, P&LMS (or designee) shall determine the scheduled tour of duty with one-week notice of schedule changes.
• Should occasionally overtime hours be required due to short staffing or increased workload, prior approval must be received

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Medical Technologist/Clinical Laboratory Scientist (MT/CLS):
• Technologist must have a Bachelor of Science Degree
• Technologists must be American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP), or American Medical Technologists (AMT) certified as a Medical Technologist/Clinical Laboratory Scientist or a Medical Technologist/Clinical Laboratory Scientist generalist certification from a nationally recognized accrediting agency (ASCP, NCA, AMT, etc.)
• Technologists must have a minimum of two (2) years of laboratory experience.
• Must have a Bachelor of Science Degree in Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Science or other Biological Science.

Experience on the following analyzers is preferred:

• Sysmex XN3100 Hematology Analyzer & Slide Maker Stainer
• Sysmex Cellavision Digital Imaging
• Diagnostica STA‐R Max Coagulation Analyzer
• Beckman Iris Velocity & IQ Select Urinalysis Analyzer
• Beckman Coulter AU5800 Chemistry Analyzer
• Beckman Coulter DxI800 Immunoassay Analyzer
• Beckman Coulter Power Express Automation Line
• Osmometer

RESPONSIBILITIES: MT/CLS and MLT/CLT DUTIES:

• Must possess comprehensive knowledge of professional Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Laboratory Technician principles, practices, concepts, and theories providing for sound independent work.
• Must possess comprehensive knowledge of laboratory quality control, quality assurance procedures, and principles of performance improvement providing for sound independent work.
• Is expected to use independent technical judgment to analyze and interpret laboratory results
• Will perform, evaluate, interpret, correlate, and validate the accuracy of laboratory procedures and results.
• Requires a broad exercise of independent judgment and responsibility with minimal technical supervision.
• Will be required to monitor quality control systems and measures.
• Requires the ability to interpret and apply complex written instructions.
• Must utilize basic knowledge of laboratory equipment and be able to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair instrumentation
• May need to resolve problems encountered in the laboratory.
• Must be able to communicate, consult, and interact with other members of the healthcare team, external relations, customer service, and patient education
• Will perform a broad range of laboratory procedures, including advanced and complex laboratory procedures. Must be able to recognize deviation from expected results and use scientific principles to analyze and correct problems.
• Evaluate and solve problems related to collection and processing of biological specimens for analysis accounting for physiologic processes and requirements.
• Maintain and document the optimal functioning of laboratory equipment.
• Use, calibrate, and identify malfunctions; repair and perform preventive maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Troubleshoot issues with laboratory instruments and resolve problems.
• Diagnose deviations in test performance due to instrument malfunction.
• Perform and document quality control and quality assurance activities and corrective actions related to test performance using statistical principles and theories of performance improvement.
• Identify discrepancies, solve problems, and present solutions.
• Answer inquiries regarding test results, methodology, test specificity, test sensitivity, and specific factors which influence test results.
• Interpret results and suggest follow‐up test selection or procedures.
• Must meet all acceptable quality and productivity standards as defined by Chief, P&LMS or designee.

BENEFITS: Competitive hourly pay rate, accrued vacation, accrued sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays, 401K opportunity, and Healthcare Benefits contribution.