Medical Laboratory Scientist, PRN - Nights

Texas Health Resources•Roanoke, TX

8h•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Laboratory Scientist works as a generalist, rotating among laboratory departments in a small, collaborative unit that supports patient care across the hospital. The role facilitates laboratory workflow and completes patient testing, including CLIA-waived, moderately complex, and highly complex tests. The scientist collaborates with nursing staff and physicians, maintains specimen integrity and laboratory operations, and performs work with professionalism and attention to safety. The position is PRN (as needed) on the overnight third shift, 2130–0600, at Texas Health Alliance in Fort Worth, Texas.

Requirements

Internship in an approved Medical Technology training program required.
Degree may be obtained within three months of hire.
One of the listed credentials is required: MT(ASCP) within 90 days; MLS(ASCP) within 90 days; or another listed credential or state license upon hire.
M(ASCP) Microbiology certification is required upon hire if working in Microbiology.
BB(ASCP) Blood Banking certification is required upon hire if working in Blood Bank.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Facilitate workflow processes.
Complete patient laboratory testing, including CLIA-waived, moderately complex, and highly complex testing.
Collaborate with nursing staff and physicians.
Ensure specimen integrity and laboratory operations.
Work with professionalism and a focus on safety.
Check the outstanding tests list in a timely manner.
Troubleshoot and follow up on outstanding tests that appear not to have been collected or received when expected.
Use time between testing to complete other needed tasks, such as evaluating kits, preparing controls, managing supplies, and housekeeping.
Follow established laboratory test procedures, including proper computer protocols.