Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) - Full Time, Nights

Texas Health Resources•Rockwall, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) position is a full-time role within the Laboratory Department at Texas Health Rockwall. This role focuses on ensuring specimen integrity, facilitating workflow, and providing timely patient care. The department offers a friendly and supportive work environment with opportunities for growth. The hospital, Texas Health Rockwall, has served its community for over 15 years, offering comprehensive medical and surgical services and holding a CMS Five-Star Rating and ANCC Pathway to Excellence® designation.

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 within 6 Months is required Or
MLS(ASCP) - Medical Lab Scientist within 6 Months is required Or
Other AMT, AAB, HHS, NCA, HEW, CLS- CA, FL, NY state license, Philippine Board of Technical Technology 6 Months Req Or
M(ASCP) - Microbiology if working in Microbiology 6 Months Req
Strong positive interpersonal skills.
Ability to read, write and speak English clearly.
Problem solving ability, time management skills.
Possess organizational skills to function successfully in a fast paced work environment.
Computer literate.

Nice To Haves

2 Years experience in a Medical Laboratory is preferred

Responsibilities

Specimen integrity is recognized by evaluating and solving problems related to collection and/or processing of specimens
Facilitates workflow process
Checks outstanding tests list in a timely manner
Helps other hospital and laboratory coworkers to provide timely patient care
Participates in orientation and training of students, volunteers, new employees and observers
Interacts professionally and pleasantly with all encountered and promotes customer satisfaction
Follows established laboratory test procedures, including using proper computer protocol
Evaluates and reports test results
Demonstrates understanding of quality control guidelines