Medical Laboratory Scientist - MLS - Full-time
About The Position
Texas Health Arlington Memorial is hiring a full-time Medical Laboratory Scientist for its hospital laboratory in Arlington, Texas. This is a generalist position with a concentration in Blood Bank. The role works days, Monday through Friday, from 0600 to 1430, with rotating weekends and occasional 0800 to 1630 shifts. The Medical Laboratory Scientist evaluates specimen integrity and conditions that may affect test results, facilitates laboratory workflow, follows established testing and computer protocols, evaluates and reports test results, and adheres to quality control, safety, infection control, and HIPAA requirements. The position also supports orientation and training and may conduct ongoing employee competency assessments. Texas Health Arlington Memorial is a 369-bed acute-care hospital serving communities in the DFW area. Its services include medical and surgical care, cancer care, women’s services, behavioral health, neurosciences, and emergency medicine.
Requirements
- Internship in an approved Medical Technology training program required.
- MLS (ASCP) Medical Lab Scientist certification, or another listed credential or state license, required within 6 months.
- MT (ASCP) Medical Technologist certification required within 6 months.
- M (ASCP) Microbiology certification required within 6 months if working in Microbiology.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, Applied Technology, Clinical Lab Science, or a chemical, physical, or biological science preferred.
- Two years of hospital or medical laboratory experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate specimen integrity and resolve problems related to specimen collection or processing.
- Identify specimen conditions that could adversely affect test results.
- Facilitate laboratory workflow and check outstanding test lists in a timely manner.
- Participate in orientation and training for students, volunteers, new employees, and observers.
- May conduct ongoing competency assessments for employees.
- Follow established laboratory test procedures, including proper computer protocols.
- Evaluate and report test results.
- Apply quality control guidelines and follow laboratory policies when quality control results are outside established limits.
- Incorporate safety and infection-control measures into work practices.
- Follow HIPAA guidelines.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Paid parental leave
- Flexible spending
- Tuition reimbursement
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- Other benefits
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Job Type
Full-time
