Medical Laboratory Scientist, Full Time - Nights

Texas Health Resources•Village of Alliance, AB

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This Medical Laboratory Scientist position is a Full-Time, Night Shift role requiring 30 hours per week, working Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 21:30 to 08:00. The role is located at Texas Health Alliance in Fort Worth, TX. The Laboratory Department is crucial as 70.25% of all hospital decisions are based on lab results. The scientist will work as a generalist, rotating through different departments in a small, collaborative unit that emphasizes teamwork and patient care. The department operates with a lean six sigma culture, focusing on innovation, mindfulness, collaboration, agility, and vibrancy.

Requirements

Internship in an approved Medical Technology training program required
MT(ASCP) - Medical Technologist within 90 Days required Or MLS(ASCP) - Medical Lab Scientist within 90 Days 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 Req Or BB (ASCP) - Blood Banking if working in Blood Bank Upon Hire Req

Nice To Haves

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 Required
2 Years experience in a Medical Laboratory preferred

Responsibilities

Facilitate workflow process
Complete patient laboratory testing including CLIA waived, moderately complex and highly complex testing
Collaborate with nursing and physicians
Ensure specimen integrity and laboratory operations
Work in a manner that focuses on professionalism and safety
Check outstanding tests list in a timely manner
Troubleshoot and follow through on outstanding tests which appear to have not been collected/received when expected
Utilize time between testing to accomplish other needed tasks (evaluation of kits, preparing controls, supply management, housekeeping duties, etc.)
Follow established laboratory test procedures, including using proper computer protocol