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DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES Clinical Laboratory Scientist II in Austin, Texas
Job/Position DescriptionMedical Technologist IIUnder 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. 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, and maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment. Responsible for making significant decisions on the accuracy of laboratory tests on human specimens based on Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). Actively participates in the safety program. Supervisor will assign some of the employeeand#146;s daily work providing general instruction for routine tasks and detailed instructions for non-routine tasks. Supervisor will monitor 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 Saturdays 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. (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. (35%)EJF 3. Evaluates and interprets highly complex data. 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 instructed.(15%) EJF 5. Promotes workflow through cooperative interaction, reassignment of duties, and teamwork with supervisors, co-workers, and internal and external customers. Based on your work area, consistently comply with DSHS Laboratory, local, state and federal guidelines to ensure a safe functioning laboratory. Actively participates and/or serves in a supporting role to meet the agencyand#146;s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or l https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=608304 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.