Medical Lab Scientist MLS / Medical Lab Technician MLT

About the Role

Texas Oncology is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Medical Lab Technician (MLT) to join their team at the North Austin Location. This is a full-time position with a Monday - Friday schedule, operating on a rotation for different lab sections.

• Shift Rotations:
• Chemistry: 7 AM - 3:30 PM (Mondays), 7:30 AM - 4 PM (Tuesdays - Fridays)
• Hematology: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
• Specimen Processing: 9 AM - 5:30 PM
• This position has no weekends, call, or major holidays.
• The role can be hired at Level 1, Level 2, or Senior based on candidate experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform moderate and high complexity laboratory testing.
• Accurately perform specimen analysis, instrument maintenance, and quality control procedures.
• Initiate and follow quality assurance and safety policies and procedures.
• Perform specimen collection and assist with patient flow as needed.
• Train employees in laboratory procedures.
• May act as the primary operator for at least one laboratory instrument.
• Serve as a resource for laboratory science information.
• May oversee daily laboratory activities in the absence of a supervisor.
• Perform clinical tests used in the treatment and diagnosis of diseases.
• Demonstrate clinical thinking and technical skills to assess result appropriateness and the need for retesting or equipment recalibration.
• Perform and monitor specialized diagnostic laboratory tests.
• Work within clearly defined standard operating procedures and/or scientific methods, adhering to quality guidelines.
• Assist with performing phlebotomy and collecting appropriate specimens.
• Assure pre-authorization and complete appropriate consent forms prior to collection of limited coverage tests.
• Assist with special procedures as needed.
• Follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting, and maintaining records.
• Maintain and operate all laboratory equipment, performing daily, weekly, and monthly instrument maintenance.
• Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies and document all QC activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and instrument maintenance.
• Record proper lot numbers of all controls, calibrators, and reagents.
• Participate in proficiency testing by performing sample analysis and reporting results at least once a year.
• Prepare peripheral blood smear and competently perform complete WBC differential on normal and abnormal smears.
• Perform microscopic examination of urinary sediment.
• Record results on appropriate worksheet and computer system, performing file maintenance.
• Process specimens for send-out testing.
• Follow laboratory policies when test systems are not within established acceptable levels of performance.
• Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting, and either correct the problem or notify a supervisor.
• Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from established performance specifications.
• Maintain proper documentation as described by the quality assurance program, including accessioning logs, test report logs, quality control logs, equipment records, and checklists.
• Verify all critical results and document with accurate follow-up.
• Maintain an adequate inventory of supplies and ensure supplies are viable before use.
• Prepare reagents, stains, and other chemical solutions as needed.
• Restock the laboratory area as needed.
• Send specimens to reference laboratories for testing not performed in-house.
• Process incoming orders for lab testing, including reference laboratory specimens.
• Process in-house and incoming results for charting.
• Chart patient results in a timely manner.
• Properly identify and band patients for blood product transfusion.
• Process properly labeled specimens according to local blood bank policy.
• Participate in the development of new instruments and procedures as needed.
• Comply with quality assurance standards.
• Adhere to all OSHA compliance laws and Universal Precaution procedures.
• Comply with applicable regulatory agency standards.
• Properly dispose of hazardous materials.
• Maintain a clean working environment.
• Maintain confidentiality of all information related to patients and medical staff.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• This position performs CLIA classified Moderate and High complexity testing with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

Level 1

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or related health care field, OR relevant experience.
• OR Associate’s Degree + Four (4) years of related work experience.
• OR Eight (8) years of related work experience.
• Current state license if required.
• AMT, ASCP, or equivalent certification preferred.
• This position is entry-level and requires no prior experience.
• Licensure and certification requirements depend on the state.
• Except for grandfathered situations, a bachelor's degree in Medical Technology is required.

Level 2

• In addition to Level 1 requirements.
• Requires a minimum of three years of experience.

Level Sr

• In addition to Level 1 and Level 2 requirements.
• Requires five years of experience.