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Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)

Medical Laboratory Tech (MLS) – PRN – Days , Every Weekend

Texas Health Arlington Memorial’s Laboratory department is looking for a top skilled Medical Laboratory Scientist. Is that you?

Work location: Texas Health Arlington Memorial: 800 W Randol Mill Rd, Arlington, TX 76012

Work hours: PRN, Every Weekend; Day Shift; Saturday & Sunday from 06:00-14:30.

Laboratory Department highlights:

· Team based environment

· Workplace culture 2 nd to none

· Great benefits/ 401k / PTO

· We operate on lean principles and rely heavily on a team atmosphere and individual performance

· Highly engaged Laboratory management

Here’s What You Need

Qualifications

Education

· 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 Required

Experience

· Internship in an approved Medical Technology training program required.

· 1 year experience is preferred.

· Blood Bank Experience Required for Blood Banking positions.

Licenses and Certifications

· MT(ASCP) - Medical Technologist 6 Months required or

· MLS(ASCP) - Medical Lab Scientist 6 Months required or

· Other AMT, AAB, HHS, NCA, HEW, CLS- CA, FL, NY state license, Philippine Board of Technical Technology required upon hire or

· M(ASCP) - Microbiology if working in Microbiology required upon hire or

· BB (ASCP) - Blood Banking if working in Blood Bank required upon hire

What You Will Do

· 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

· 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

· 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

· Follows established laboratory test procedures, including using proper computer protocol

· Evaluates and reports test results

· Demonstrates understanding of quality control guidelines

· Follows Laboratory policies when quality control is not within established limits

· Incorporates safety/infection control measures into work practices

· Follows HIPAA guidelines

· Participates in required hospital/laboratory safety drills

Utilizes the event reporting tool to document and report patient situations, on-the–job injuries, and medical device malfunctioning.

Additional perks of being a Texas Health MLS:

· At Texas Health, our people make this a great place to work every day. Our inclusive, supportive, people-first, excellence-driven culture make Texas Health a great place to work.

· A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

Entity Highlights:

Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital, a 369-bed acute-care, full-service medical center has been serving Arlington and the surrounding communities since 1958. Hospital services include comprehensive cardiac care, women’s services, neurosciences, cancer services, orthopedics, emergency services and an advanced imaging center. Texas Health Arlington Memorial has over 1,600 employees, 250 volunteers and 630 physicians on its medical staff. We invite you to join us in furthering your career and our accomplishments and philosophy of excellence. For more information, visit TexasHealth.org/Arlington.

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