This is a contract job opportunity. potential for perm.

Position: Medical Laboratory Scientist MT/ MLS /CLS OR MLT 8708

Location: Austin TX

Schedule: 11pm-7:30am M-F
ROTATING WEEKEND
OCCASIONAL

Projected duration: 6 months + potential for perm

Job code: CVDJP00028708

benefits are available

Vaccine requirement: Covid and Flu
Generalist experience is required [Coag, Hem, UA etc]
BLOOD BANK EXPERIENCE REQUIRED DUE TO WORKING IN BLOOD BANK DEPT
ASCP or AMT certification is required

Determine the acceptability of specimens for testing according to established criteria
Perform routine and complex technical procedures and functions according to departmental
Standard Operating Procedures
Monitor, operate and troubleshoot instrumentation to ensure proper functionality
Demonstrate the ability to make technical decisions regarding testing and problem solving.
Prepare, test and evaluate new reagents or controls
Report accurate and timely test results in order to deliver quality patient care
Perform and document preventive maintenance and quality control procedures
Identify and replenish testing bench supplies as necessary
Assist with processing of specimens when needed
Maintain a safe work environment and wear appropriate personal protective equipment

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

Responsibilities are interchangeable within job titles of medical laboratory scientist (MLS), medical technologist or clinical laboratory scientist. Work environment/department will be listed in requirement. Determine the acceptability of specimens for testing according to established criteria. Perform routine and complex technical procedures and functions according to departmental Standard Operating Procedures. Monitor, operate and troubleshoot instrumentation to ensure proper functionality. Demonstrate the ability to make technical decisions regarding testing and problem solving. Prepare, test, and evaluate new reagents or controls. Report accurate and timely test results to deliver quality patient care. Perform and document preventive maintenance and quality control procedures. Identify and replenish testing bench supplies as necessary. Assist with processing of specimens when needed. Maintain a safe work environment and wear appropriate personal protective equipment Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology or meet local regulatory (CLIA & State) requirements. Minimum 0-2 years of clinical laboratory testing experience is required.