Medical Lab Scientist - Lab Micro - Evening

JPS Health Network•Fort Worth, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) performs chemical analyses of specimens to determine the presence of normal and abnormal components. The MLS compiles data from various routine to complex medical laboratory tests, procedures, and analyses for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. The MLS performs assigned tasks for all patient populations and works within one or more designated departments including Chemistry; Hematology; Microbiology/Immunology/Serology; Stat Laboratory; and/or Transfusion Services.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Physical, Biological or Clinical Laboratory Science; or Medical Technology from an accredited college or university.
Documented evidence that meets qualifications as established by the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment of 1988 (CLIA ’88) are met.
Must obtain one of the following certifications through the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or American Medical Technologists (AMT) within 1 year of employment: Medical Technologist (MT); OR Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS); OR Certified Laboratory Scientist (CLS); OR Specialty certification within a related discipline.

Nice To Haves

1 plus years of experience performing a variety of routine to complex laboratory analysis.

Responsibilities

Conducts routine to complex laboratory tests and analyses of patient specimens (e.g., body fluids, such as blood, urine, and spinal fluid, etc.) for use in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and to determine the presence of normal and abnormal components.
Determines the acceptability of patient samples for analysis.
Prepares patient samples in accordance with industry standard methods.
Performs calibration and preventive maintenance procedures and verifies the acceptability of Quality Control values prior to analyzing patient samples.
Prepares slides as necessary for microscopic analysis.
Adds reagents or indicator solutions, and subjects specimens for processing and analysis.
Analyzes patient samples and evaluates the reliability of test results according to age, gender and specimen acceptability criteria prior to releasing information for use in patient care and treatment.
Performs Laboratory and Hospital Information System (LIS/HIS) computer functions involved in pre-analytic, analytic and post-analytic processes.
Effectively troubleshoots and carries out preventative maintenance on equipment in the assigned area of responsibility.
Reports concerns as necessary.
Complies with all Federal, State and Local regulatory requirements relative to health care delivery.
Participates in assigned proficiency surveys, performance improvement activities, and mandatory continuing education programs as requested and/or required.
Provides technical guidance, training, and/or orientation to new employees and students.
Performs special collection procedures, development of procedures, inventory, and record keeping, as assigned or required.
Job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties and may be subject to change with or without notice. Staff are expected to perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Tax-supported healthcare system
Licensed for 582 beds
Over 25 locations across Tarrant County
Level I Trauma Center
Tarrant County's only psychiatric emergency center
Largest hospital-based family medical residency program in the nation
Employs more than 7,200 people
Medical practice group featuring over 300 providers
Common set of incentives and expectations supporting operational, financial, and clinical performance outcomes
Goal to provide high quality, compassionate clinical care for every patient, every time
Dedicated staff
Community stewards
Three Rules of the Road: Own it, Seek joy, Don't be a jerk
Smiling, laughter, compassion - key components of everyday experience
Passion, diversity, and dedication