Medical Laboratory Scientist

• 001382 (Navy)
• 4T011 (Air Force)
• 68K (Army)

Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science or higher, or related field, and one (1) year of professional laboratory experience.

Valid Texas Class "C" Driver's License or equivalent from another state by date of appointment. Registration as a Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Scientist by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (MT (ASCP)), American Medical Technologists (AMT), or Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) by the National Credentialing Agency by date of appointment. CLIA High Complexity-General Supervisor qualified within one (1) year of appointment.

Under general supervision, perform high complexity testing, analysis, and interpretation of a variety of laboratory tests.

Responsible for performing public health laboratory testing. Involves:
Performing the full range of procedures in the areas of chemistry, urinalysis, hematology, serology, bacteriology, rabies, biological, milk/dairy, and water testing. Ensuring compliance with Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act 1988 (CLIA) regulations, and ancillary federal and state guidelines.

Prepares specimens for analysis, evaluates, and reviews processes. Involves:
Checking specimens, preparing reagents, calibrating and operating instruments, performing analyses, correcting malfunctions, calculating results, and validating the data. Ensuring that the physiologic state of the properties is maintained. Evaluates and interprets results based on analysis of the suitability of the specimen, requirements of the requested test, purpose of the study, events of reactivity, test conditions, chemical reactions, instrument function, types and frequency of control procedures, validity of data in relation to the test system and assay procedures, correlation of the test result with other laboratory and/or patient data, and other similar factors.

Selects alternative procedures for the correction of errors, applies standard techniques and practices. Reviews work reports within 24-48 hrs. for technical correctness and conformity to policy and established requirements. Conducts quality control procedures on equipment, reagents, and products, and maintains proper records for quality control reports. Calibrates, validates, standardizes, adjusts, and maintains instruments. Evaluates and recommends new tests to be incorporated into the testing list.

Develops and presents reports. Involves:
Performs preanalytical, analytical, and post-analyticalevaluations to include requesting new specimens when needed. Selects, performs, and evaluates non-routine and specialized test procedures using manual and/or instrumental techniques. Obtains analytical data, converts to prescribed units for reporting, and correlates data to verify results. Recognizes and responds to indicators of malfunction, locates and implements corrections. Writes laboratory reports (identifying sample, methods, and results).

Reports result in LIS and to appropriate individuals as required by regulatory guidelines.

This is an unclassified contract position. Employment is predicated on continuation of state/federal funding.