Medical Laboratory Scientist - MLS - Full-time

Texas Health•Arlington, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Texas Health Arlington Memorial is hiring a full-time Medical Laboratory Scientist for its laboratory in Arlington, Texas. This is a generalist position with a concentration in Blood Bank. The hospital is a 369-bed acute-care, full-service facility serving Arlington and nearby communities. The position 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, performs and reports testing according to established procedures, and supports quality control, safety, infection control, and HIPAA requirements. The role may also contribute to training and employee competency assessment. Texas Health describes a supportive team environment and opportunities for growth. Listed benefits include 401(k), paid time off, medical and dental coverage, paid parental leave, flexible spending, tuition reimbursement, and a student loan repayment program.

Requirements

An internship in an approved Medical Technology training program is required.
Six months of the applicable listed certification or license is required: MLS (ASCP) Medical Lab Scientist, or an accepted alternative listed in the posting; MT (ASCP) Medical Technologist; and M (ASCP) Microbiology if working in Microbiology.
The position is a generalist role with a concentration in Blood Bank.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Applied Technology, Clinical Lab Science, or a chemical, physical, or biological science is preferred.
Two years of hospital or medical laboratory experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Evaluate specimen integrity and resolve problems related to specimen collection or processing.
Identify specimen conditions that could adversely affect test results.
Facilitate workflow and check the outstanding tests list 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 protocol.
Evaluate and report test results.
Demonstrate understanding of quality-control guidelines and follow laboratory policies when quality control is outside established limits.
Incorporate safety and infection-control measures into work practices.
Follow HIPAA guidelines.