Medical Laboratory Scientist (Part Time - Evenings) Shift: 2pm – 10:30pm on every other weekend rotation (3 days a week) FLSA STATUS Non-exempt Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree Experience: One year of work or training experience in a hospital laboratory preferred Licenses and Certifications: Must meet certification eligibility upon entry into this role and have one of the following required certifications within 18 months: Certified as a Medical Technologist, Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Laboratory Scientist, or categorical certification by Board of Certification (ASCP); Certified as a Medical Technologist, Medical Laboratory Scientist or Molecular Diagnostics Technologist by American Medical Technologists (AMT); Certified as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist by National Credentialing Agency for Laboratory Personnel (NCA); HLA only – one of the following is required: Medical Technologist, MT(ASCP) or Medical Laboratory Scientist, MLS(ASCP) certification; Certified by American Board of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ABHI); Microbiology only – one of the following is required: Medical Technologist, MT(ASCP) or Medical Laboratory Scientist, MLS(ASCP) certification; Microbiology, M(ASCP) certification; Clinical microbiology registry from American Society for Microbiology, RM(AAM) Skills and Abilities Demonstrates skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations. Proficient in speaking, reading, and writing English, especially for activities impacting patient or employee safety or security. Effective communication with patients, physicians, family members and co‑workers in a customer‑service focused manner. Adapts to multiple ongoing priorities, organizing heavy workflow with minimal supervision. Strong attention to detail and ability to achieve and maintain accuracy. Independent judgment to recognize problems, identify causes, and take corrective action. Basic computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems, including Hospital/Laboratory Information Systems and Office software to maintain patient and testing records and other related documents. Works independently with little or no direct supervision. Recognizes changes critical to patient care. Responsibilities People Essential Functions Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic, team‑focused work unit that actively helps one another achieve optimal department results. Collaborates with all members of the patient care team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information and data comprehensively. Teaches students, new employees, and others as assigned by Manager. Participates in laboratory and organization‑wide initiatives. Service Essential Functions Performs qualitative and quantitative tests and examinations using various analyzers and/or manual methods. Organizes workload and sets priorities; utilizes all available work time, assists others, and performs additional tasks. Meets turnaround time expectations as defined by management. Quality/Safety Essential Functions Demonstrates the six elements of competency for test systems used to generate patient test results in all areas assigned to work. Recognizes, investigates, and helps resolve test discrepancies; takes appropriate action and notifies management and the medical director for follow‑up. Performs instrument calibrations, validations, quality control testing, maintenance, and function checks. Finance Essential Functions Adjusts work schedule to accommodate departmental/organizational needs; appropriately utilizes the time recording system. Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies; restocks section inventory levels as needed. Growth/Innovation Essential Functions Seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies, focusing on continual development. Reviews and utilizes Standard Operating Procedure, offering suggestions for improvement. Supplemental Requirements WORK ATTIRE: Uniform: No; Scrubs: Yes; Business professional: Yes; Other: No. ON‑CALL: May be required to be on‑call during emergencies such as disaster and severe weather events. On‑call: Yes. TRAVEL: May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area: Yes; May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area: Yes. Legal Notice We do not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. #J-18808-Ljbffr