We’ve learned that what is best for patients is also best for employees. Learn more about why we are one of the Best Companies to Work for in Texas®. NOTICE OF FILING PETITIONER: UMC HEALTH SYSTEM TITLE: Medical Laboratory Scientist I (Two Openings) DUTIES: Responsible for testing patient specimens, ensuring accuracy of test, and communicating results to providers. Prepare specimens for testing. Test patient specimens, establishing and ensuring acceptable levels of QC are maintained. This requires knowledge of laboratory quality control principles, analytical troubleshooting, instrumentation operation, calibration procedures, and interpretation of quality assurance data to ensure accuracy and reliability of patient test results. Responsible for ensuring requirements of the College of American Pathologists (CAP), Association for the Advancement of Blood and Biotherapies (AABB), Det Norske Veritas (DNV), and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) (as applicable to section/shift) are followed and in compliance. Ensure equipment is operational by performing equipment maintenance, calibrating, and troubleshooting. Possesses substantial subject matter knowledge to utilize correct procedures to accurately identify patients, label specimens and verify that there is adequate sampling for testing ordered. All other duties assigned related to the medical laboratory. SPECIAL SKILLS: Knowledge of clinical laboratory testing methodologies and diagnostic procedures across multiple laboratory disciplines including hematology, chemistry, microbiology, coagulation, immunology, and transfusion services. Ability to perform laboratory quality control, calibration, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance on automated laboratory instrumentation and analyzers. Knowledge of laboratory regulatory and accreditation standards including CAP, AABB, DNV, and FDA compliance requirements. Ability to accurately interpret laboratory test results, recognize abnormal or critical values, and communicate findings appropriately to healthcare providers. Proficiency in specimen collection verification, patient identification procedures, specimen processing, and maintenance of specimen integrity for accurate testing. Ability to utilize laboratory information systems (LIS), electronic medical record systems, and laboratory computer software to document, verify, and report patient testing results accurately. SALARY RANGE: $28.52 to $40.91 per hour. WORK LOCATION: UMC HEALTH SYSTEM - 602 Indiana Avenue, Lubbock, TX 79415 REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Biological Science, Clinical Laboratory, Medical Technology or in a related field or the academic equivalent. ASCP Certification or equivalent required. HOW TO APPLY: https://umchealthsystem.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Externa Job Summary Medical Laboratory Scientist are responsible for testing patient specimens, ensuring accuracy of test, and communicating results to providers Reports to: Supervisor, Medical Laboratory Job Specific Responsibilities Daily assignments may include but are not limited to: • Performs high complexity tests as directed by the Laboratory Director, including operating equipment used in quantitative or qualitative analysis • Test patient specimens, establishing and ensuring acceptable levels of quality control are maintained; determine suitability of specimens and ensure correct patient identity throughout the testing process • Recognize and investigate unexpected, uncontrolled, and unacceptable results Identify problems that may affect test performance or reporting of test results and correct problems when possible; document corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications. • Ensure requirement of the CAP, AABB, DNV, and FDA (as applicable to section/shift) are followed • Ensure equipment is operational by performing equipment maintenance, calibrating, and troubleshooting • All other duties assigned related to the medical laboratory Education and Experience • Bachelor’s degree in Biological Science, Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or closely related degree Skills and Abilities • Demonstrated understanding of correct procedures to accurately identify patients, label specimens, and verify there is adequate sampling for the test ordered • Proficient use of computer peripherals • Clear communicator; Speak, read, and write English fluently Interaction with Other Departments and Other Relationships This position has much interaction with nursing staff and other hospital departments Physical Capabilities The job duties of this role involve standing for long periods of time and frequent stooping, lifting, sitting, reaching, bending, and kneeling, and engaging in tasks that require near visual and color acuity. Environmental/Working Conditions This position is subject to inside environmental changes that may include constant change in temperatures and minimal exposure to cleaning, staining, and testing chemicals UMC Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. *Request for accommodations in the hire process should be directed to UMC Human Resources.* Benefits: Resilience program Emotional Physical Spiritual Financial Career Community On-Site Professional Counselors (EAP) Discounted Pharmacy Cost Cash Retention Bonus (only one in our region) Retirement Benefits w/Employer Match PTO & Extended Illness Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance And more at: https://apps.umchealthsystem.com/documents/wellness.pdf UMC Vision, Mission and Standards: Vision: To Serve Our Patients in the Best Teaching Hospital in the Country Mission Statement: Service is our passion. We serve by providing safe, high quality care to all, achieving excellent financial performance, and training tomorrow’s healthcare professionals. Standards of Excellence: Attitude, Communication, Responsiveness, Compassion, Teamwork, Ownership, Safety and Respect About UMC Magnet Designated 501 licensed beds 62 Site locations Regions only Level I Trauma Center Regions only BICU DNV accredited Primary teaching hospital for the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) Ranked as one of the Best Places to Work in Texas by Texas Monthly UMC Physicians Culture, Vision, Mission, and Standards: Culture: Service is Our Passion Vision: The best place to work and the best place to receive healthcare. Mission Statement: To improve the quality of life for our community by providing the best patient experience for every patient. Standards: Teamwork, Respect, Accountability, Compassion, Kindness About UMCP 35 Practice Locations – private practices and urgent care centers Over 125 physicians and advanced practice providers Ranked as “One of the Best Places to Work in Texas” by Texas Monthly Employee Engagement Score of 96% measured by Press Ganey Associates

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