Scientist, Med Lab II

Overview

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Sunnyvale is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

Job Summary

Processes and tests all types of laboratory specimens, reviews and reports lab results, performs operational duties, maintenance, and advanced troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation and equipment. Acts as resource to other laboratory personnel. Additional responsibility includes assisting with new equipment validation and implementation, employee training and competency assessment, regulatory compliance responsibilities for CAP, TCJ, AABB or other agencies, and quality assurance, quality control and instrument maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Processes and tests all types of laboratory specimens
• Reviews and reports lab results
• Performs operational duties, maintenance, and advanced troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation and equipment
• Acts as resource to other laboratory personnel
• Assists with new equipment validation and implementation
• Affords employee training and competency assessment
• Supports regulatory compliance responsibilities for CAP, TCJ, AABB or other agencies
• Supports quality assurance, quality control and instrument maintenance

Qualifications

• Education: Required: Bachelor’s degree from an approved college or university and/or graduate of an accredited school of medical technology, or equivalent such as military training as defined by 42 CFR 493.1489 or have qualified at the Medical Technologist level by achieving a satisfactory grade on an HHS examination before 2/28/92 42 CFR 493.1491. The above meets the required criteria as defined by CLIA regulations for High Complexity testing (42 CFR 493.1489 and 42 CFR 493.1491).
• Experience: Required: 2 years as a medical technologist in acute care facility, or 1 year as a medical technologist in acute facility and a master's degree
• Certifications: Required: Registered with an approved certifying agency (ASCP, NCA, AMT or CSMLS within 12 months of hire). Equivalency evaluation by ECE, NACES or AICE for non-US trained personnel must be completed within 30 days of hire.

Organization Description

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Sunnyvale is a 70-bed hospital, proudly serving residents since 2009. We offer an array of services and specialties including urology, cardiac catheterization lab, imaging and surgical services including orthopedics and spine.

Employment Practices

• Complies with all applicable laws and regulations
• Does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status