MLS or MLT- PRN

Texas Health•Flower Mound, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together. Work location: Texas 4400 Long Prairie Road, Flower Mound TX, 75028. Work hours: PRN. Evening and night shift availability must have Monday through Friday evening shift availability. Department highlights: Teamwork oriented approach, Friendly and welcoming environment, Extremely positive workplace with a culture of excellence, Culturally diverse workforce, Distinct sense of community and a family feel. Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Flower Mound provides 24/7 access to a 99-bed facility staffed by more than 600 physicians who practice a full range of specialties. From emergency services and outpatient surgery to labor and delivery and routine wellness visits, we’re committed to delivering comprehensive, patient-focused care. Our state-of-the-art facility, paired with a devoted team of physicians and staff, ensures the delivery of high-quality medical care in a compassionate environment. Recognized as the Best Hospital in Denton County for eleven consecutive years and designated a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence, we take pride in our consistent commitment to excellence. Texas Health Flower Mound is a place where employees thrive, physicians choose to practice, and patients receive exceptional care. Our values—respect, integrity, compassion, excellence, and a patient-centered approach—guide everything we do. If you’re ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community, then let’s show the world how we’re even better together!

Requirements

MLS 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 is required
Internship in an approved Medical Technology training program is required
MT(ASCP) - Medical Technologist 6 Months is required
MLS(ASCP) - Medical Lab Scientist 6 Months is required
Other AMT, AAB, HHS, NCA, HEW, CLS- CA, FL, NY state license, Philippine Board of Technical Technology 6 Months is required
M(ASCP) - Microbiology if working in Microbiology 6 Months is required
Strong positive interpersonal skills.
Ability to read, write and speak English clearly.
Problem solving ability, time management skills.
Possess organizational skills to function successfully in a fast paced work environment.
Computer literate.
Associate's Degree Medical Technology, Clinical Lab Science or Chemical, Physical or Biological science preferred; must be attained within 3 months of hire is required
Other Education equivalent to an associate's degree in a laboratory science or medical technology
Must include at least 60 hours or equivalent from an accredited institution that include at a minimum either 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses or 24 semester hours of science courses that include at least 6 semester hours of chemistry, 6 semester hours of biology and 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology or medical laboratory technology in any combination is required
Associate's Degree Medical Technology, Clinical Lab Science or Chemical, Physical or Biological science preferred; must be attained within 3 months of hire is preferred
Internship in an approved Medical Technology training program Req
MLT(ASCP) - Medical Lab Technician
MLT(ASCP) or equivalent (AMT, AAB, HHS, NCA, HEW, CLS- CA, FL, NY state license, Philippine Board of Technical Technology) Registry must be attained within 6 months of hire date.
Prefer MLT(ASCP) 6 Months Req
Strong positive interpersonal skills.
Ability to read, write and speak English clearly.
Problem solving ability, time management skills.
Possess organizational skills to function successfully in a fast-paced work environment.
Computer literate.

Nice To Haves

2 Years experience in a Medical Laboratory is preferred
2 Years experience in a Medical Laboratory is preferred

Responsibilities

Specimen integrity is recognized by evaluating and solving problems related to collection and/or processing of specimens
Specimen conditions are identified that adversely affect test results
Maintains specimen integrity throughout the testing process
Facilitates workflow process
Checks outstanding tests list in a timely manner
Troubleshoots and follows through on outstanding tests which appear to have not been collected/received when expected
Knows and uses computer downtime procedures as needed when computer is not available
Gives proper notification when supplies need to be ordered
Utilizes time between testing to accomplish other needed tasks. (evaluation of kits, preparing controls, supply management, housekeeping duties, etc.)
Performs tasks in a manner that enhances the quality of care
Helps other hospital and laboratory coworkers to provide timely patient care
Demonstrates active cost effectiveness
Maintains commitment to profession by attending continuing education sessions. (ex. Web seminars, ASCP seminars, Tarleton and Lab sponsored seminars by industry)
Completes mandatory hospital/laboratory education and departmental competencies within required time frame
Mandatory health requirements are completed with required time frame
Completes assigned work within required time and offers assistance to other coworkers
Uses laboratory equipment (computer, instruments, etc) for hospital use only
Time and attendance is satisfactory
Employee exhibits a professional appearance
Seeks assistance/supervision/consultation as needed and reports to supervisor any problems and/or solution regarding delivery of patient care
Interacts professionally and pleasantly with all encountered and promotes customer satisfaction
Participates in orientation and training of students, volunteers, new employees and observers
Adheres to the THR promise behaviors
Follows established laboratory test procedures, including using proper computer protocol
Evaluates and reports test results
Communicates and documents relevant patient data to appropriate personnel