The US Oncology Network·Cedar Park, Texas
Perform moderate and high complexity laboratory tests, including specimen analysis and instrument maintenance, across various oncology clinic locations. Responsibilities include phlebotomy, quality control documentation, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
Texas Oncology is looking for a PRN Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Laboratory Technician to join our team!
This position will support the Cedar Park, Marble Falls, Leander, Georgetown, Georgetown East, Round Rock North, and Harker Heights locations.
This PRN position supports a clinic with regular hours of Monday - Friday 8am-5pm position with no weekends, call, or major holidays.
We are looking for someone who can work around 16 hours per week.
This position will be either a level 1, 2 or Sr based on relevant candidate experience.
Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country and has approximately 600+ providers in 220+ sites across Texas and southeastern Oklahoma.
Our founders pioneered community-based cancer care because they believed in making the best available cancer care accessible to all communities, allowing people to fight cancer at home with the critical support of family and friends nearby.
Our mission is still the same today—at Texas Oncology, we use leading-edge technology and research to deliver high-quality, high-touch, evidence-based cancer care to help our patients achieve “More breakthroughs.
More victories.” ® in their fight against cancer.
Today, Texas Oncology treats half of all Texans diagnosed with cancer on an annual basis.
Why work for us?
Come join our team that is responsible for helping lead Texas Oncology in treating more patient diagnosed with cancer than any other provider in Texas.
We offer our employees a competitive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term disability coverage, a generous PTO program, a 401k plan that comes with a company match, a Wellness program that rewards you practicing a healthy lifestyle, and lots of other great perks such as Tuition Reimbursement, an Employee Assistance program and discounts on some of your favorite retailers.
What does the PRN MLS/MLT do? (including but not limited to) Responsible for accurately performing specimen analysis, instrument maintenance, and quality control procedures including moderate and high complexity laboratory tests.
Initiates and follows quality assurance and safety policies and procedures.
Performs specimen collection and assists with patient flow as needed.
Trains employees in laboratory procedures.
May act as primary operator for at least one laboratory instrument.
Acts as a resource for laboratory science information.
May oversee daily laboratory activities in absence of supervisor.
Performs clinical tests used in the treatment and diagnosis of diseases.
Demonstrates the clinical thinking and technical skills needed to assess the appropriateness of results and the need for retesting or equipment recalibration.
Performs and monitors specialized diagnostic laboratory tests.
Works within clearly defined standard operating procedures and/or scientific methods and adheres to quality guidelines.
Assists with performing phlebotomy and collecting appropriate specimens from patients as ordered. Assures pre-authorization and completes appropriate consent forms (ABN) prior to collection of limited coverage tests. Assists with special procedures as needed (i.e. bone marrows in the room). Follows the laboratory’s procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting, and maintaining records of patient results. Performs specimen analysis of all Chemistry, Hematology and Immunology specimens. Maintains and operates all laboratory equipment. Performs daily, weekly and monthly instrument maintenance as indicated. Adheres to the laboratory’s quality control policies and documents all QC activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and instrument maintenance. Records proper lot numbers of all controls, calibrators, and reagents. Participates in proficiency testing by performing sample analysis and reporting results at least once a year. Prepares peripheral blood smear and competently performs complete WBC differential on normal and abnormal smears. Performs microscopic examination of urinary sediment. Records results on appropriate worksheet and computer system and performs file maintenance. Processes specimens for send-out testing. Follows the laboratory’s policies whenever test systems are not within the laboratory’s established acceptable levels of performance. Identifies problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either corrects the problem or notifies supervisor. Documents all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications. Maintains proper documentation as described by the quality assurance program including accessioning logs, test report logs, quality control logs, equipment records and checklists. Verifies all critical results and documents with accurate follow-up. Maintains adequate inventory of supplies and ensures that all supplies are viable before using in patient testing. Prepares reagents, stains and other chemical solutions as needed. Restocks the laboratory area as needed. Sends specimens to reference laboratories for any testing not performed in house. Processes incoming orders for lab testing including reference laboratory specimens. Processes in-house and in-coming results for charting. Charts patient results in a timely manner as needed. Properly identify and band patients for blood product transfusion. Processes properly labeled specimens according to local bloodbank policy. Trains employees in laboratory procedures. May act as primary operator for at least one laboratory instrument. Participates in development of new instruments and procedures as needed. Acts as a resource for laboratory science information. May oversee daily laboratory activities of in the absence of supervisor. Complies with quality assurance standards. Adheres to all OSHA compliance laws and Universal Precaution procedures. Complies with applicable regulatory agency standards. Properly disposes of hazardous materials. Maintains a clean working environment. Maintains confidentially of all information related to patients and medical staff. Performs CLIA classified Moderate and High complexity testing with minimal supervision.
Requires an Associate or Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or Clinical Laboratory Science, with AMT or ASCP certification preferred. Experience levels vary from entry-level to senior, with the senior level requiring at least five years of experience.
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