Medical Laboratory Scientist - Microbiology
About The Position
Texas Health is hiring a Medical Laboratory Scientist for its Microbiology Lab at Texas Health Fort Worth. Medical Laboratory Technicians (MLTs) will also be considered. The position is located at 1301 Pennsylvania Ave., Fort Worth, TX 76104, and is scheduled for 24 hours per week across three 8-hour shifts, Friday through Sunday, from 2:30 PM to 11:00 PM. The department emphasizes teamwork, a welcoming and positive workplace, a culture of excellence, and a culturally diverse workforce. The role covers specimen integrity, laboratory operations, professional accountability, test procedures, quality control and documentation, and safety. Texas Health Fort Worth is an 851-bed, Magnet-designated, full-service hospital serving the Fort Worth community since 1930. Its services include cardiovascular care, high-risk obstetrics, gynecology, neurosciences, sports medicine, emergency medicine, kidney transplantation, and graduate medical education. The hospital is certified as a Comprehensive Cardiac Center, Comprehensive Stroke Center, and Level I Trauma Center.
Requirements
- An internship in an approved Medical Technician training program is required.
- MLS (ASCP) Medical Laboratory Scientist certification is required within six months after hire.
- MT (ASCP) Medical Technologist certification is required within six months after hire.
- Other listed certifications or credentials are required within six months after hire: AMT, AAB, HHS, NCA, HEW, CLS—California, Florida, or New York state license, or Philippine Board of Technical Technology.
- M(ASCP) Microbiology certification is required within six months after hire for work in Microbiology.
Nice To Haves
- A bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Applied Technology, Clinical Lab Science, or a chemical, physical, or biological science is preferred, or must be attained within three months of hire.
- Two years of experience in a medical laboratory is preferred.
- Experience in Clinical Microbiology is highly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Maintain specimen integrity.
- Perform laboratory operations.
- Demonstrate professional accountability.
- Perform test procedures.
- Complete quality control and documentation.
- Follow safety practices.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Paid parental leave
- Flexible spending account
- Tuition reimbursement
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- Other benefits
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Job Type
Part-time
