Medical Laboratory Scientist - Microbiology
About The Position
The Medical Laboratory Scientist will work in the Microbiology Lab at Texas Health Fort Worth, located at 1301 Pennsylvania Ave., Fort Worth, TX 76104. This role involves laboratory responsibilities related to specimen integrity, laboratory operations, professional accountability, test procedures, quality control and documentation, and safety. Medical Laboratory Technicians (MLTs) will also be considered. The position 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 describes its workplace as teamwork-oriented, friendly and welcoming, positive, committed to excellence, and culturally diverse. Texas Health Fort Worth is an 851-bed, Magnet-designated, full-service hospital serving the Fort Worth community since 1930. It provides advanced services in areas including cardiovascular care, high-risk obstetrics, gynecology, neurosciences, sports medicine, and emergency medicine, and supports Graduate Medical Education.
Requirements
- For an MLS, a bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, Applied Technology, Clinical Lab Science, or a chemical, physical, or biological science is required or must be attained within three months of hire.
- Completion of 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.
- One of the following credentials is required within six months after hire: AMT, AAB, HHS, NCA, HEW, CLS-CA, a Florida or New York state license, or Philippine Board of Technical Technology.
- M(ASCP) Microbiology certification is required within six months after hire when working in Microbiology.
- Individuals hired as a CLS II before January 3, 2010, are grandfathered to the MLS position with their existing education.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of experience in a medical laboratory.
- Experience in Clinical Microbiology.
- A bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, Applied Technology, Clinical Lab Science, or a chemical, physical, or biological science is 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
