Medical Laboratory Scientist - Starr County

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Medical Laboratory Scientist - Starr County

DOCTORS HOSPITAL AT RENAISSANCE - EDINBURG

Occupation: Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists

Location: Rio Grande City, TX - 78582

Positions available: 1

Job #: 16907419

Source: WorkInTexas

Posted: 8/15/2025

Updated: 8/18/2025

Expires: 9/15/2025

Web Site: WorkInTexas

Onsite / Remote: Work onsite all of the time

Job Type: Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Other, see job description Shift

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Work Onsite

Full Time

Education

Associate's Degree

Experience

24 Month(s)

Schedule

Full Time

Job Type

Regular

Duration

Permanent Employment

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DHR Health - US: TX: Rio Grande City - Days

Summary:

POSITION SUMMARY:

Obtains patient samples, performs requested analysis of patient specimens, reports result to the physician and is responsible for quality control, equipment maintenance, quality assurance and calibration of instruments. Performs correlation and/or validation studied on new instruments. Collects and collates data for Quality Assurance studies. Coordinates/leads work team.

POSITION EDUCATION/ QUALIFICATIONS:

Associate Degree in Applied Sciences in Medical Lab Technology

Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or equivalent specialty certification within one year of hiring date (required)

Minimum of two years' experience required

JOB KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE:

Proficient knowledge of clinical laboratory process, testing and analytical procedures and techniques, and various specialized laboratory equipment of the assigned laboratory unit.

Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or equivalent specialty certification (required)

Excellent customer service skills.

Computer skills required with knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities:

POSITION RESPONSIBILITES:

Promotes the facility mission, vision and values by effectively communicating them to others. Considers mission, vision and values in developing services, standards and practices.

Evaluates and solves problems related to collection and processing of biological specimens for analysis

Perform analytical tests of body fluids, blood, serum, plasma, cells, and other substances Integrate and relate data generated by various clinical laboratories while making decisions regarding possible discrepancies.

Confirm abnormal results, verify and execute quality control procedures, and solve problems concerning the generation of laboratory data

Recognizes factors that affect measurements of results and takes action according to predetermined protocols.

Establish and perform preventive and corrective maintenance of equipment and instruments as well as identify appropriate sources for repairs.

Demonstrate professional conduct through interpersonal skills with patients, laboratory personnel, other health care professionals, and the public.

Assists in organizing the assigned workload

Participate in continuing education for growth and maintenance of professional competence.

Instructs new employees, section personnel, and students in new and established clinical laboratory responsibility

Maintains inventory of reagents and other supplies

Adheres to internal controls established for department

Ensures compliance with federal and state regulations

Use principles of current information systems.

Other duties assigned

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