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About the Role

Texas Oncology is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to support the Austin, TX location. This position can be filled at a Level 1, 2, or Sr level, depending on the candidate's experience. Texas Oncology is a leading community oncology provider dedicated to delivering high-quality cancer care with advanced technology and research, aiming for "More breakthroughs. More victories."®.

Responsibilities

Perform accurate specimen analysis, instrument maintenance, and quality control procedures for moderate and high complexity laboratory tests.
Adhere to quality assurance and safety policies and procedures.
Collect specimens and assist with patient flow as needed.
Train employees in laboratory procedures.
Act as a primary operator for laboratory instruments.
Serve as a resource for laboratory science information.
Oversee daily laboratory activities in the absence of a supervisor.
Perform clinical tests for disease diagnosis and treatment.
Assess the appropriateness of results and the need for retesting or equipment recalibration.
Perform and monitor specialized diagnostic laboratory tests.
Work within standard operating procedures and quality guidelines.
Assist with performing phlebotomy and collecting appropriate specimens.
Ensure pre-authorization and complete consent forms for limited coverage tests.
Assist with special procedures such as bone marrows.
Follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling, processing, testing, reporting, and record maintenance.
Perform specimen analysis for Chemistry, Hematology, and Immunology.
Maintain and operate all laboratory equipment, including daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance.
Adhere to quality control policies and document all QC activities, calibrations, and maintenance.
Record proper lot numbers for controls, calibrators, and reagents.
Participate in proficiency testing.
Prepare peripheral blood smears and perform WBC differentials.
Perform microscopic examination of urinary sediment.
Record results on worksheets and computer systems, and perform file maintenance.
Process specimens for send-out testing.
Follow policies when test systems are outside acceptable performance levels.
Identify and correct or report problems affecting test performance or reporting.
Document all corrective actions taken.
Maintain documentation for the quality assurance program, including logs and records.
Verify and document critical results with accurate follow-up.
Maintain adequate supply inventory and ensure reagent viability.
Prepare reagents, stains, and chemical solutions.
Restock the laboratory area.
Send specimens to reference laboratories for tests 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 blood bank policy.
Participate in the development of new instruments and procedures.
Comply with quality assurance standards.
Adhere to 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 patient and medical staff information.
Perform CLIA classified Moderate and High complexity testing with minimal supervision.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or related health care field, or relevant experience.
Associate’s Degree + Four (4) years of related work experience.
Eight (8) years of related work experience.
Current state license if required.
AMT, ASCP or equivalent certification preferred.
Position is entry level and requires no experience for Level 1.
Licensure and certification requirements depend on the state.
Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology required (except for grandfathered situations).
Minimum of three years of experience required for Level 2.
Five years of experience required for Level Sr.
Full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
Ability to sit/stand for extensive periods of time.
Ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and arms to reach or carry.
Ability to occasionally lift and carry items weighing up to 40 lbs.
Corrected vision, color perception, and hearing to normal range.
Legible handwriting.
Work performed in an office environment with significant interaction with management, staff, and external auditors and clients.
Frequent travel by air or automobile, approximately 70% of workweek, on average.

Skills

Specimen analysis
Instrument maintenance
Quality control procedures
Moderate and high complexity laboratory tests
Specimen collection
Patient flow assistance
Laboratory procedures training
Laboratory instrument operation
Laboratory science information resource
Daily laboratory activities oversight
Clinical test performance
Diagnostic laboratory tests
Standard operating procedures
Quality guidelines adherence
Phlebotomy
Specimen handling and processing
Test analysis
Record maintenance
Chemistry specimen analysis
Hematology specimen analysis
Immunology specimen analysis
Laboratory equipment operation
Instrument maintenance scheduling
Quality control policy adherence
Proficiency testing
Peripheral blood smear preparation
WBC differential analysis
Urinary sediment microscopic examination
Result recording
Computer system use
File maintenance
Send-out testing processing
Corrective action documentation
Quality assurance program documentation
Critical result verification
Supply inventory management
Reagent preparation
Stain preparation
Chemical solution preparation
Reference laboratory specimen processing
Incoming results processing
Charting patient results
Patient identification for transfusion
Specimen labeling
Blood bank policy adherence
New instrument development
New procedure development
OSHA compliance
Universal Precaution procedures
Regulatory agency standards compliance
Hazardous material disposal
Clean working environment maintenance
Confidentiality maintenance

Location

Austin, TX

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Entry level
3 years experience
5 years experience

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology
Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science
Bachelor's degree in related health care field
Associate's Degree

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Short-term disability coverage
Long-term disability coverage
Generous PTO program
401k plan with company match
Wellness program
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance program
Discounts on retailers
Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP)

About the Company

Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country with approximately 600+ providers in 220+ sites across Texas and southeastern Oklahoma.
Our founders pioneered community-based cancer care to make the best available cancer care accessible to all communities.
Our mission is to use leading-edge technology and research to deliver high-quality, high-touch, evidence-based cancer care.
Texas Oncology treats half of all Texans diagnosed with cancer on an annual basis.