Certified Lab Technician

Company Overview

Located in the heart of Dallas, Texas Institute for Surgery (TIS) is a state-of-the-art surgical hospital dedicated to providing the best in surgical services in combination with renowned patient care. Our facility has nine OR's, and radiology services. There are also nine patient and family-friendly inpatient rooms for longer recovery needs.

TIS was founded and is jointly owned by a select group of highly acclaimed Dallas surgeons and Texas Health Presbyterian Dallas.

TIS surgeons specialize in orthopedic surgery, back and spine surgery, ENT procedures, plastic surgery, foot and ankle surgery, urological surgical care, sports medicine and other specialties.

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the department manager, the lab technician oversees the activities of the clinical laboratory and ensures its smooth and efficient functioning.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs advanced or specialized tests and other related laboratory techniques. May duplicate work of others to confirm test results. Re-evaluates methodology, makes recommended changes, and assists in test interpretation. Determines if further testing should be done on blood samples or if tests should be repeated.
• Must be available to provide needed consultation either on-site, by telephone, or electronically.
• Must have blood bank experience.
• Initiates quality-control measures and monitors work quality for compliance with laboratory standards. Completes special projects like surveys, statistical reports, studies, and research.
• Maintains records for federal, state and appropriate license accreditation. Monitors adherence to safety regulations.
• Purchases supplies for the laboratory. Recommends procurement of new laboratory equipment and monitors maintenance/repair needs of existing equipment.
• May cooperate with counterpart hospitals and other institutions for exchange of samples and information.
• Identifies training needs and ensures testing personnel receive regular in-service training. Evaluates the competency of all testing personnel on an ongoing basis
• Performs other duties as needed.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

• ASCP Required 
• CPR/ BLS certified Required

Key Skills:

• Computer literate and the ability to learn new software, as needed
• Good communication, organizational, interpersonal, time management and customer service skills required
• Able to maintain patient confidentiality
• Ability to organize and coordinate diverse activities. Demonstrated Supervisory ability
• Familiarity with state and federal regulations

Education and Training:

• Bachelor's degree in a life science or equivalent required

Experience:

• Minimum 2 year of experience in a laboratory and blood bank environment with similar functions or experience in a non-waived specialty/subspecialty of service. (Moderate Complexity Lab) 

Equal Employment Opportunity/AA-M/F/disability/protected veteran status