Medical Lab Scientist. Lubbock County Hospital District d/b/a University Medical Center. Lubbock, Texas. Responsible for testing patient specimens, ensuring accuracy of test, and communicating results to providers. Perform high complexity tests as directed by the Laboratory Director, including operating equipment used in quantitative or qualitative analysis. Test patients’ specimens, establishing and ensuring acceptable levels of quality control are maintained; determine suitability of specimens and ensure correct patient identity throughout the testing process. Recognize and investigate unexpected, uncontrolled, and unacceptable results. Identify problems that may affect test performance or reporting of test results and correct problems when possible; document corrective actions taken when tests systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications. Ensure requirements of the CAP, AABB, DNV, and FDA (as applicable to section/shift) are followed. Ensure equipment is operational by performing equipment maintenance, calibrating, and troubleshooting. The job duties of this role involve standing for long period of time and frequent stooping, lifting, sitting, reaching, bending, and kneeling, and engaging in tasks that require near visual and color acuity. Requires: Bachelor’s degree in Biological Science, Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or closely related field. Demonstrated understanding of correct procedures to accurately identify patients, label specimens, and verify there is adequate sampling for the test ordered. Demonstrated proficiency in use of computer peripherals. Send résumés to Gabe Palacios, Human Resources, UMC Health System, 602 Indiana Ave., Lubbock, TX 79415 or Gabe.Palacios@umchealthsystem.com.