Medical Laboratory Scientist | MLS | PRN
USPI•Frisco, TX
About The Position
Baylor Medical Center Frisco is seeking a PRN Medical Laboratory Scientist to provide laboratory testing support under the general direction of the Laboratory Director. The role performs accurate testing across pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical phases; applies quality control and assurance procedures; operates and maintains laboratory instruments; and verifies and reports results. The scientist also supports troubleshooting, training, process improvement, inventory management, and safe laboratory operations. Venipuncture and development or setup of new test procedures and equipment may be required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory/medical technology science and at least one year of hospital laboratory experience; or an associate degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology and at least two years of hospital laboratory experience; or at least three years of experience in an accredited laboratory.
- Certification by one of the following: MT/MLS (ASCP) or categorical, MT (AMT), or MLT (ASCP).
- CPR certification required.
- Knowledge of governmental and regulatory policies and standards.
- Basic computer skills.
- Ability to detect color and color changes.
Responsibilities
- Provide laboratory testing support under the general direction of the Laboratory Director.
- Follow departmental policies, processes, and procedures to deliver accurate results and ensure valid pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical work.
- Maintain knowledge of laboratory techniques and principles, operate instruments in assigned areas, and understand factors that affect test results.
- Use the laboratory information system (LIS) appropriately, recognize its limitations, and identify when supplemental information is needed.
- Apply sample and equipment quality control policies and correlate quality-control data with daily work.
- Identify and take ownership of improvement opportunities; contribute to laboratory improvement and goals.
- Use knowledge of instrumentation and procedures to troubleshoot and train new staff.
- Manage daily workload productively.
- Obtain laboratory specimens by venipuncture when required.
- Ensure laboratory equipment and instruments are clean, functional, and calibrated.
- Label specimens correctly, identify specimen-integrity issues, and perform testing accurately and promptly.
- Review and approve test reports and quality-control results; report out-of-control situations to the Quality Coordinator and Laboratory Director according to departmental protocol.
- Verify results using knowledge of specimen requirements, quality control, and common specimen-integrity problems.
- Perform proficiency testing to maintain laboratory quality assurance.
- Account for the effects of patient demographics and disease on laboratory results and follow through appropriately.
- Detect and report unusual conditions to the Quality Coordinator or Laboratory Director.
- Notify the LIS Coordinator about LIS issues or required updates.
- Stock and organize laboratory supplies and maintain inventory records.
- Recognize and help solve problems, seek supervisory assistance when needed, and assist with implementing solutions.
- Set up new test procedures and equipment when required, including modifying, designing, and writing procedures for final approval by the Laboratory Director.
- Comply with departmental standard operating procedures and checklists.
- Review pending and outstanding reports on every shift and follow up to resolve outstanding specimens.
- Follow safety regulations and understand responsibilities in the event of fire or disaster.
