Medical Technician II - Specimen Processing - 2:30pm-11pm

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIESAs the lead technician assists the supervisor in all aspects of job responsibilities.

Actively participates in training and orientation of new technicians to learn job duties and

responsibilities. - Administers and maintains competency testing documentation of all the training provided.

Assists section supervisor with department functions.

Communicates problems with Supervisor or Lab Manager as needed.

Provides input for employee evaluations as requested.

Independently performs work without undue reliance on others and assists co-workers as time permits

Keeps abreast of new procedures and policies

Performs and documents all required quality control/quality assurance

Maintains neat, accurate and complete records according to established policies and procedures

Readily instructs new personnel and students regarding theories, techniques, and processes

Performs all job duties in accordance with established protocol - Correctly receives, accessions, processes, and assures proper identification of specimens

Evaluates specimen integrity and notifies appropriate personnel of unacceptable specimens in

accordance with departmental procedure Independently performs work without undue reliance on others and assists co-workers as time permits

Performs and documents all required quality control/quality assurance

Maintains neat, accurate and complete records according to established policies and procedures

Acquires and maintains proficiency in departmental functions

Completes all work assignments in a timely manner. - Prioritizes and organizes workflow, meeting productivity goals of the section

Adjusts to daily workflows and assists daily as needed.

Remains knowledgeable of processes and pre-analytical procedures enabling efficient trouble shooting

and problem solving

Assists with monitoring and documenting of the sections inventory control system while assuring

effective use of supplies.Other duties as assigned.Bachelor's degree with major course work in one of the basic sciences. May substitute required education degree with equivalent experience on a one to one basis. 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: 163665

Employment Status: Full-Time

Employee Status: Regular

Work Week: Days

Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 41,500

Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 52,000

Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 62,500

FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay

Fund Type: Hard

Work Location: Onsite

Pivotal Position: No

Referral Bonus Available?: No

Relocation Assistance Available?: No

Science Jobs: No

#LI-Onsite