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DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES Clinical Laboratory Scientist III in Austin, Texas
Job/Position DescriptionClinical Laboratory Scientist III/Medical Technologist IIIBrief Job Description: Under general supervision of the Enzyme and Immunoassay (EIA) Screening Group Manager uses considerable knowledge to independently perform highly complex immunofluorometric testing including Immunoreactive trypsinogen (IRT), 17-hydroxyprogesterone (17-OHP), thyroxine (T4), and thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), and galactose 1-phospate uridyl transferace (GALT) analysis on high volume neonatal screening specimens. Serves as an authority on test procedures in the EIA laboratory. Utilizes considerable working knowledge of all procedures to participate in maintaining analytic accuracy. Responsible for independently performing specimen preparation and analysis, quality control and assay acceptability, data and work list evaluation, result entry, release of final results, maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment, and training of personnel. Responsible for making significant decisions on the accuracy of laboratory tests on human specimens. Independently determines and releases complex results based on Standard Operating Protocols (SOP). Actively participates in the safety program. Supervisor will assign a small portion of daily work providing general instruction for routine tasks and detailed instructions for non-routine tasks. Duties are independently performed with considerable latitude, adherence to standard protocol and with use of scientific knowledge and independent judgment. Work hours/days and laboratory assignments may vary, all staff members will be required to work on Saturday and some holidays as part of a rotating schedule. Essential Job FunctionsAttends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.EJF 1. Performs highly complex immunofluorometric IRT, 17-OHP, T4 and TSH, and Galt analysis on high volume neonatal screening specimens. Completes all documentation with required information. Recognizes delays in completion of specimen testing, result reporting, and other essential functions and notifies the supervisor immediately. Identifies problems with atypical test results, consulting with upper-level personnel. Recognizes delays in completion of specimen testing, result reporting, and other essential functions and notifies the supervisor immediately. Identifies problems with atypical test results recommending solutions and consulting with upper-level personnel. (20%)EJF 2. Performs high volume sampling (punching) of filter paper specimens for all newborn screening tests and standards and controls for IRT, 17-OHP, T4 and TSH, and Galt tests. Uses technical knowledge to determine specimen acceptability and assign thyroid unsatisfactory codes. (35%) EJF 3. Evaluates and interprets highly complex data. Reviews and releases final results. Processes reports that are associated with worklist duties. Uses the Newborn Screening Laboratory Information computer system. Completes all documentation with required information. Actively participates in quality control review, proficiency testing, equipment performance documentation, specimen workload tallies and supply inventory to ensure consistently acceptable quality assurance and test performance. (25%)EJF 4. Performs routine and specialized preventive maintenance of highly complex equipment. Identifies equipment problems, performs troubleshooting and makes routine adjustments as indicated.(15%) EJF 5. Promotes workflow https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=617057 Copy the URL in the preceding sentence to an Internet Explorer browser to apply to the job directly through the Texas Health and Human Services Career Portal.