Job Information
MD Anderson Cancer Center Medical Laboratory Scientist - Blood Bank - Nights in Houston, Texas
The MD Anderson Cancer Center Transfusion Medicine Section is a combination of two sections, Transfusion Service and Donor Operations. MDA transfuses over 190,000 blood components (red blood cells, platelets, plasma, granulocytes, MNCs, etc.) per year, and is considered the largest single hospital-based Transfusion Service in the U.S. serving the needs of cancer patients. In addition to blood and blood components, the Transfusion Service acquires, stores and distributes all tissue used for clinical purposes, except for bone marrow, cord blood and stem cells.
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
Performs all laboratory testing specific to the assigned section
Remains knowledgeable and competent for all policies, procedures and protocols
Ensures and verifies quality control data is appropriate for the complexity of the reported tests
Troubleshoots and maintains laboratory equipment
Maintains competency in computer functions in assigned areas
Follows section's inventory control system to assure effective use of supplies and reagents
Completes, verifies and reports testing in timely manner
Complies with safety guidelines and procedures and adheres to regulatory mandates
Remains responsible and accountable for all actions.
Enhances productivity and laboratory lab functions by demonstrating dependability
Adjusts, prioritizes, and organizes work to achieve maximum productivity to meet the workload demands of the section
Assists peers and supervisors with tasks after completion of assigned work
Adheres to attendance policy, begins work as scheduled
Works independently, utilizes resources available to maximize efficiency
Assists in the development of laboratory personnel and tests, to enhance laboratory functions
Actively participates in training students, employees and fellows
Participates in process improvement projects
Validates and evaluates new methodologies and tests with the help of Laboratory Supervisor and technical support
Validates database for new software or new tests implemented in the laboratory
Coaches and mentors students and employees
Customer Service
- Manages all customer service interactions with diplomacy, actively facilitating resolutions to problems and addressing the needs of clients both internal and external
Computer Skills
Maintains proficiency on computer functions in the lab processes
Properly acquires specimen data into computer system(s)
Analyzes and evaluates patient results correctly and appropriately
Stores patient information and results to allow easy future access as required
Bachelor's degree -OR- Bachelor's degree in Molecular Genetic Technology -OR - completion of an accredited Medical Technology or Clinical Laboratory Science program. With Bachelor's degree, one year clinical lab experience. It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
Additional Information
Requisition ID: 137990
Employment Status: Full-Time
Employee Status: Regular
FLSA: non-exempt, eligible for overtime, and is subject to the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
Work Week: Rotating, Weekends, Nights
Fund Type: Hard
Pivotal Position: Yes
Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 50,800
Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 63,500
Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 76,200
Science Jobs: No