Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) - PRN, Rotating

Texas Health Resources•Kaufman, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Medical Laboratory Scientist – Laboratory Department Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together Work location: Texas Health Kaufman- 850 Ed Hall Drive, Kaufman 75142 Work hours: PRN- Rotating shifts Department highlights: Diverse team whose primary focus is ensuring accuracy of patient results. Community hospital in the fastest growing county in the country. Newly remodeled laboratory with latest technology. For more than 40 years, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Kaufman has served the communities of Kaufman, Crandall, Forney, Gun Barrel City, Mabank, Terrell and surrounding areas. We’re a 91-bed, acute-care, full-service hospital that serves our community with excellence every day. We specialize in a wide variety of surgical services, including orthopedic surgery as well as diagnostic and imaging services and outpatient physical therapy. We also specialize in respiratory care, nuclear medicine and emergency medicine. Texas Health Kaufman is a Joint Commission-certified facility. We’re recognized by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as a Pathway to Excellence hospital for our commitment to creating a positive practice environment that engages and empowers our staff. If you’re ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community, then let’s show the world how we’re even better together!

Requirements

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 is required
Internship in an approved Medical Technology training program is required
MT(ASCP) - Medical Technologist 6 Months is required
MLS(ASCP) - Medical Lab Scientist 6 Months is required
Other AMT, AAB, HHS, NCA, HEW, CLS- CA, FL, NY state license, Philippine Board of Technical Technology 6 Months is required
M(ASCP) - Microbiology if working in Microbiology 6 Months is required

Nice To Haves

2 Years experience in a Medical Laboratory is preferred

Responsibilities

Maintains specimen integrity throughout the testing process
Demonstrates active cost effectiveness
Participates in orientation and training of students, volunteers, new employees and observers
Adhere to the THR Promise Behaviors
Gives direction and guidance to technical staff and laboratory support personnel
Demonstrates understanding of quality control guidelines
Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.