Title:  Medical Laboratory Technician (McAllen,Tx)

Summary

The Vannie E. Cook Jr. Children's Cancer and Hematology Clinic in McAllen, TX is seeking a part-time Medical Laboratory Technician with pediatric 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.
• 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.
• Performs daily maintenance and quality control procedures required for specific tests and records results.
• 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.
• Operates and performs preventative maintenance on laboratory equipment and instruments.
• Adheres to accreditation standards and guidelines.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a related field. Two years of related experience may substitute for degree requirement.
• No experience required

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science, biology, chemistry or a related field
• Medical Laboratory Technician Certification or Medical Technologist Certification
• Pediatric hematology lab experience including smear review and blood cell identification preferred