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Commonspirit Health

Medical Laboratory Scientist II

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A Medical Laboratory Scientist specializes in collecting and analyzing body fluids using complex chemical and microscopic tests. Workplaces include clinical laboratories at hospitals, references labs, biotech labs and non-clinical industrial labs.

$63,836 / year median in Texas

+20% projected growth

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Job Description

Where You'll Work St. Luke's Health - Patients Medical Center provides inpatient and outpatient medical and surgical services to residents of Pasadena, Deer Park, La Porte, Baytown, and Clear Lake. The facility includes 53 medical/surgical beds, eight ICU beds and three endoscopy rooms, and offers a range of primary and specialized services-wound care, general surgery, gastroenterology, occupational health, heart and vascular, women's services, diagnostic imaging, outpatient rehab services, and sleep disorders. Job Summary and Responsibilities As an MLS II, you will accurately analyzes and reports all tests ordered by the Medical Staff in a timely manner and according to laboratory procedures and regulatory guidelines to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. Must also act as a team leader by assisting and guiding staff in decision-making, and by taking on other areas of responsibility.
Essential Key Job 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 of 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.
Job Requirements Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in a biological or chemical science as defined by CLIA. 2 years experience in a clinical laboratory.
Preferred Certifications:
MLS (ASCP) or equivalent