Medical Lab Scientist - Full-Time, Evenings

#REF!•Dallas, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Medical Laboratory Scientist Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together. Work location: Texas Health Dallas, 8200 Walnut Hill Lane, Dallas, Texas 75231. Work hours: Full-time (40 hours/week) – 1:00pm-9:30pm with alternating weekends. Lab Department highlights: Gain a sense of accomplishment by contributing to a highly collaborative and teamwork driven environment. Receive excellent mentorship and dedicated leadership resources. Enjoy opportunities for growth through projects and additional specialized training tasks. Fast-paced and high-volume laboratory with extensive test menu for a wide range of testing platforms.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Medical Technology, Applied Technology, Clinical Lab Science or Chemical, Physical or Biological Science preferred
Internship in an approved Medical Technology training program required
2 years in a Medical Laboratory preferred
One year hospital experience preferred
Licensed MT(ASCP) - Medical Technologist within 6 months required or MLS(ASCP) Medical Lab Scientist within 6 months required or other AMT, AAB, HHS, NCA, HEW, CLS- CA, FL, NY state license, Philippine Board of Technical Technology Upon Hire required or M(ASCP) - Microbiology if working in Microbiology Upon Hire required or BB (ASCP) - Blood Banking if working in Blood Bank Upon Hire required

Responsibilities

Evaluate and solve problems related to collection and/or processing of specimens, maintaining specimen integrity throughout the testing process
Facilitates workflow process
Checks outstanding tests list in a timely manner
Troubleshoots and follows through on outstanding tests which appear to have not been collected/received when expected
Knows and uses computer downtime procedures as needed when computer is not available
Helps other hospital and laboratory coworkers to provide timely patient care