Clinical Laboratory Scientist III

About the role

AUSTIN, TX - DSHS is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist III to join our team. This position is located at 1100 W 49TH ST (DBGL).

Responsibilities

• Performs highly complex immunofluorometric IRT, 17-OHP, T4 and TSH, and Galt analysis on high volume neonatal screening specimens.
• Completes all documentation with required information. Recognizes delays in completion of specimen testing, result reporting, and other essential functions and notifies the supervisor immediately. Identifies problems with atypical test results, consulting with upper-level personnel.
• Pulls and punches high volume samples for all newborn screening tests and standards and controls for IRT, 17-OHP, T4 and TSH, and GALT tests. Uses technical knowledge to determine specimen acceptability and assign thyroid unsatisfactory codes.
• Evaluates and interprets highly complex data. Reviews and releases final results. Processes reports that are associated with worklist duties. Uses the Newborn Screening Laboratory Information computer system. Completes all documentation with required information. Actively participates in quality control review, proficiency testing, equipment performance documentation, specimen workload tallies and supply inventory to ensure consistently acceptable quality assurance and test performance.
• Performs routine and specialized preventive maintenance of highly complex equipment. Identifies equipment problems, performs troubleshooting and makes routine adjustments as indicated.
• Promotes workflow through cooperative interaction, reassignment of duties, and teamwork with supervisors, co-workers, and internal and external customers. Initiates rapid communication of abnormal test results by informing upper-level technicians of panic level results so Clinical Care Coordination can complete same day follow-up. Conducts training of staff.
• Maintains work area instruments and automated testing equipment. Prepares diagnostic (analytical) reagents and/or controls accurately. Manipulates standard laboratory equipment with speed, accuracy, and safety. Teaches work area procedures to co-workers and guests.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution; or Associate degree in a laboratory science (chemical or biological science); or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution.

Experience: Preferred but not required: clinical laboratory testing including procedures in newborn screening or clinical chemistry or high-volume workload or complex analysis or complex laboratory instrumentation.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): Knowledge of general laboratory, clinical chemistry, quality control, immunofluorometric principles, techniques, and terminology. Knowledge of laboratory safety including sample-handling techniques. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Ability to follow written and verbal instructions. Ability to use and troubleshoot various items of laboratory equipment associated with work area. Ability to use a computer. Ability to interact effectively with staff. Ability to work in harmony with other team members. Ability to work as part of a team adhering to structured deadlines for completion of critical laboratory procedures that are performed in high volume. Ability to lead co-workers by setting a positive work-ethic example. Ability to follow standard operating procedures and protocols accurately. Ability to keep accurate, detailed records. Ability to use aseptic techniques when working with infectious material. Ability to complete tasks without close supervision and use mature judgment in test interpretation. Ability to prioritize and organize detailed tasks to maintain required team timeframes. Ability to recognize and solve work area problems. Ability to maintain work area instruments and automated testing equipment. Ability to teach work area procedures to co-workers and guests. Ability to prepare diagnostic (analytical) reagents and/or controls accurately. Skill to manipulate standard laboratory equipment with speed, accuracy, and safety.

Skills

N/A

Benefits

Employee Benefits: DSHS offers insurance coverage and other benefits available through the State of Texas Group Benefits Plan administered by the Employee Retirement System of Texas (ERS).

Pay

$4,539.50 - $5,674.38

Schedule

Regular Weekend Day