The hours are 7am-3:30pmJoin MD Anderson's Transfusion Medicine Team - Saving Lives Through Expertise and InnovationAt MD Anderson Cancer Center, one of the nation's leading comprehensive cancer centers, the Department of Transfusion Medicine plays a pivotal role in delivering world-class patient care. Our Blood Bank team provides critical blood products and transfusion services that are essential for patients undergoing life-saving treatments, such as surgery, chemotherapy, and stem cell transplants.We are committed to advancing transfusion medicine through cutting-edge research, expert clinical practice, and a collaborative approach to patient care. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside top healthcare professionals, utilize the latest technologies, and contribute directly to the fight against cancer.We are seeking talented individuals who are passionate about making a difference. Whether you are a seasoned professional or an emerging talent in the field, MD Anderson offers a dynamic and supportive environment where you can grow your career while making an impact on the lives of patients.JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIESOversee Operational needs of the Department.
Ensures and verifies inventory, supplies, reagent and blood products are appropriate for the operational needs of the department.
Ensures all received items are suitable for use in patient testing and communicates with vendors directly to trouble shoot issues
Follows section's inventory control system to assure effective use of supplies and reagents.
Complies with all manufacture guidelines and regulatory standards regarding equipment management and maintenance practices.
Complies with safety guidelines and procedures and adheres to regulatory mandates.
Serves as the primary liaison for reagent and blood product inventory ordering and issues and proactively communicates to vendors and leadership.
Maintains and troubleshoots laboratory equipment and documentation systems.
Serves as Subject matter expert in Lab Information System and equipment tracking system, and computer functions in assigned areas.
Enhances productivity and laboratory lab functions by demonstrating dependability.
Adjusts, prioritizes, and organizes work to achieve maximum productivity to meet the workload demands of the section.
Assists peers and leadership with tasks after completion of assigned work.
Adheres to attendance policy, begins work as scheduled.
Works independently, utilizes resources available to maximize efficiency.
Customer Service
Manages all customer service interactions with diplomacy, actively facilitating resolutions to problems and addressing the needs of clients both internal and external.
Computer Skills
Maintains proficiency on computer functions in the lab processes.
Maintain up to date records of all equipment maintenance and quality control in recording system.
Other duties as assigned.EDUCATION - Associate's Degree Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Technology. Required or Bachelor's Degree Related science field or Molecular Genetic Technology Required or Successful completion of a National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS) accredited Clinical Laboratory Science/Molecular Genetics Technology accredited program. Required or Master's Degree Related science field. Preferred or Doctorate Related science field. Preferred WORK EXPERIENCE - 10 years Clinical laboratory experience with an Associate's degree in Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Technology. Required or 9 years Clinical laboratory experience with a Bachelor's degree in a related science field with Bachelor's Degree. Required or 8 years Clinical laboratory experience with the completion of a National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS) accredited Clinical Laboratory Science/Molecular Genetic Technology accredited program. Required 6 years Clinical laboratory experience with a Master's degree. Preferred or 4 years Clinical laboratory experience with a Doctorate degree. Preferred or 3 years Blood banking experience. Preferred LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - MLS-ASCP - Medical Lab Scientist American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) Board of Registry (BOR). Upon Hire Preferred or MT - Medical Technologist American Medical Technologists (AMT). Upon Hire Preferred or MDT - Molecular Diagnostics Tech American Medical Technologists (AMT). Upon Hire Preferred or SBB - Specialist in Blood Banking American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) Board of Registry (BOR). Upon Hire Preferred It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.htmlAdditional Information
Requisition ID: 171440
Employment Status: Full-Time
Employee Status: Regular
Work Week: Days
Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 86,000
Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 107,500
Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 129,000
FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay
Fund Type: Hard
Work Location: Onsite
Pivotal Position: Yes
Referral Bonus Available?: Yes
Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes
Science Jobs: No
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