Med Lab Technologist, Lab Srvc - Microbiology (Days) **Galveston, Texas, United States** **New** Clinical Laboratory UTMB Health Requisition # 2504219 **JOB SUMMARY:** Medical Laboratory Technologist, Laboratory Services provides technical skills necessary in performing laboratory procedures. **REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:** Bachelor's degree in a Clinical Laboratory Science or Basic Science. Qualifies as Testing Personnel for high complexity testing under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment (CLIA). No experience required. **_PREFERRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:_** Two (2) years related experience in a CLIA Licensed Clinical or Anatomic Pathology Laboratory. **JOB SUMMARY:** Medical Laboratory Technologist, Laboratory Services provides technical skills necessary in performing laboratory procedures. **ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:** + Performs routine and complex laboratory procedures with accuracy and precision, following standard procedures and recognizes deviation from expected results. + Reviews and evaluates accuracy of lab data and reports patient results with all required documentation. + Performs, records, and evaluates quality control data according to procedures including checking expiration dates and documentation of QC performance before use. + Performs and documents required maintenance procedures for laboratory instruments and equipment as assigned. + Recognizes equipment malfunctions and troubleshoots according to protocol. + Recognizes factors that affect measurements and results and takes appropriate action. + Ability to work independently within established guidelines, apply problem-solving skills, meet deadlines and meet urgent patient, provider, and system needs. + Reviews and suggests revisions for test procedures. + Participates in evaluations of new tests or instruments, as assigned. + Monitors inventory for proper levels, notifies person responsible for ordering when supplies needed, and receives and unpacks supplies when delivered. + Instructs and trains employees and students.May assess staff for competency. + Communicates pertinent information to staff members, management, medical directors, and other divisions. + Performs laboratory testing as required per division. + Follows established procedures for collecting and processing biological specimens for analysis. + Receives patient samples into the laboratory for testing and reviews laboratory orders and samples foracceptability. + Ensures that the correct laboratory tests are ordered and placed into the laboratory information system, ensuring required information isentered. + Handles and prepares samples for clinical testing and delivers to correct laboratory section. + Available to cover different shifts if requested to guarantee patient care. + Adheres to internal controls and reportingstructure. + Adheres to all safety protocols in each laboratoryarea. **Equal Employment Opportunity** UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Compensation