Medical Lab Scientist (MLS)
Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together
Work location:Texas Health HEB: 1600 Hospital Parkway, Bedford, TX 76022
Work hours:Full Time Nights – 3rd Shift; 7 days on 7 days off, 8:30PM – 7:00AM.
LaboratoryDepartment highlights:
· Full Generalist
· Position in Transfusion Services.
· Workplace culture 2ndto none
· Great benefits/ 401k / PTO
Texas Health HEB is a 252-bed, acute-care, full-service hospital serving our community since 1973. Our location in the DFW mid cities area provides convenient care to the residents of Hurst, Euless, Bedford and the surrounding communities.
We specialize in women’s services, perioperative services, heart and vascular care, acute care/med surg, intermediate care/step-down, oncology and emergency medicine. Additional specialties include nuclear medicine, interventional radiology, respiratory therapy, and neuroscience care, including neurosurgery and stroke.
Texas Health HEB is ANCC Magnet Designated, Joint Commission-certified in Chest Pain (PHAC), a Primary Stroke Center, a Level III Trauma Center, Level II NICU and Level III for maternal care. We’re a top choice in North Texas for emergency services, surgical services, women’s health, cardiac care and much more.
Here’s What You Need
Education
· Bachelor's Degree Medical Technology, Applied Technology, Clinical Lab Science or Chemical, Physical or Biological Science preferred.
· Individuals hired as a CLS II prior to January 3, 2010, will be grandfathered to the MLS position with existing education.
· Degree may be obtained within 3 months of hire required.
Experience
· Internship in an approved Medical Technology training program required.
· 1 year experience is preferred.
· 1 year Blood bank and Generalist experience preferred.
Licenses and Certifications
· MT(ASCP) - Medical Technologist 6 Months required or
· MLS(ASCP) - Medical Lab Scientist 6 Months required or
· Other AMT, AAB, HHS, NCA, HEW, CLS- CA, FL, NY state license, Philippine Board of Technical Technology required upon hire or
· M(ASCP) - Microbiology if working in Microbiology required upon hire or
· BB (ASCP) - Blood Banking if working in Blood Bank required upon hire
What You Will Do
· Specimen integrity is recognized by evaluating and solving problems related to collection and/or processing of specimens
· Specimen conditions are identified that adversely affect test results
· Facilitates workflow process
· Checks outstanding tests list in a timely manner
· Participates in orientation and training of students, volunteers, new employees and observers
· May be responsible for ongoing competency assessment for employees
· Follows established laboratory test procedures, including using proper computer protocol
· Evaluates and reports test results
· Demonstrates understanding of quality control guidelines
· Follows Laboratory policies when quality control is not within established limits
· Incorporates safety/infection control measures into work practices
· Follows HIPAA guidelines
Additional perks of being a Texas Health MLS
· Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment Program as well as several other benefits.
· Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.
· Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).
· A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.
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Do you still have questions or concerns?Feel free to email your questions torecruitment@texashealth.org.
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