Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS); Full time; Evenings

Texas Health•Plano, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Texas Health Plano is hiring a full-time Medical Laboratory Scientist for its Laboratory. The position works evenings, Monday through Friday from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., with occasional weekends. The role supports timely patient care by evaluating and resolving issues related to specimen collection and processing, maintaining specimen integrity through testing, and helping coordinate laboratory workflow. The scientist checks and follows up on outstanding tests, uses computer downtime procedures when needed, and works with hospital and laboratory coworkers. Texas Health Plano is a 386-bed full-service hospital serving North Texas. Its specialties and services include emergency medicine and trauma, cardiology, neurosurgery and spine, orthopedics, women’s services, behavioral health, intensive care, and advanced surgical services. The hospital offers opportunities for educational and career growth, teamwork, and participation in projects or committees.

Requirements

Completion of an internship in an approved Medical Technology training program is required.
Within 90 days, hold an MT(ASCP) Medical Technologist or MLS(ASCP) Medical Laboratory Scientist credential.
Alternatively, hold an accepted credential or license upon hire: AMT, AAB, HHS, NCA, HEW, CLS-CA, Florida or New York state license, or Philippine Board of Technical Technology.
For work in Microbiology, hold M(ASCP) - Microbiology upon hire.
For work in Blood Bank, hold BB(ASCP) - Blood Banking upon hire.

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’ experience in a medical laboratory is preferred.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and resolve problems related to specimen collection and/or processing while maintaining specimen integrity throughout testing.
Facilitate the workflow process.
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.
Know and use computer downtime procedures when the computer is unavailable.
Help hospital and laboratory coworkers provide timely patient care.