Medical Technologist

Apply now Job Title: Medical Technologist (ASCP) Division: Pediatrics Work Arrangement: Onsite only Location: McAllen, TX Salary Range : FLSA Status: Nonexempt Requisition ID: 18924 Job Description: Summary The Vannie E. Cook Jr. Children's Cancer and Hematology Clinic in McAllen, TX is seeking a full-time Medical Technologist with hematology lab experience. Job Duties Performs and analyzes high volume, routine tests in pediatric hematology including smear reviews and blood cell identification using validated methods and procedures. Responsible for maintenance of CLIA/CAP requirements ensuring accuracy of statistics, record keeping, corrective plans for identified issues, and implementation into daily operations. Develops and maintains a Quality Management program ensuring accuracy of statistics, corrective plans for identified issues, and implementation into daily operations. Develops, implements and maintains workflow processes and procedures including review timeline and management. Manages the Laboratory Quality Dashboard, Lucidoc and Accreditation Manager ensuring all information is up to date. Responsible for hazardous chemical inventory and SDS library as well as the laboratory safety program. Responsible for training and competency assessment of other laboratory personnel. Works with Laboratory Director to ensure smooth operations and supervision of laboratory. Performs daily maintenance and quality control procedures required for specific tests and records results. Operates, performs preventative maintenance and troubleshoots laboratory equipment and instruments along with record maintenance. Processes send-outs in serology, hematology, chemistry, microbiology, histology, or cytology using validated methods and procedures. Prepares reagents and solutions following standard laboratory formulas and procedures. Collects/prepares specimens such as blood, urine, sputum, and other body fluids for analysis. Identifies problems with specimen processing and acceptability and/or instrumentation, troubleshoots and makes corrections by using preset strategies. Reports any abnormalities found in test procedures and results. Reports findings utilizing the Laboratory Information System (LIS) as well as verbally or in writing based on guidelines. Adheres to accreditation standards and guidelines and regulatory compliance. Performs other job related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry or a related field. Three years of relevant experience. Certified Medical Technologist by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) and Board of Certification (BOC). Preferred Qualifications Hematology lab experience Requisition ID: 18924 Apply now