Medical Laboratory Scientist - Full-Time , Evenings

MLS- Full Time Nights
Texas Health HEB's Laboratory department is looking for a top skilled MLS. Is that you?
Work location: Texas Health HEB: 1600 Hospital Parkway, Bedford, TX 76022
Work hours: Full Time (40 Hour) Evening Shift with Rotating Weekends; 12:30 to 21:00.
Laboratory Department highlights:
• Full Generalist
• Opportunity to work all departments, including transfusion services.
• Workplace culture 2nd to none
• Great benefits/ 401k / PTO
Here's What You Need
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 and Generalist experience preferred.
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
• Participates in orientation and training of students, volunteers, new employees and observers
• May be responsible for ongoing competency assessment for employees
• 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
Additional perks of being a Texas Health MLS:
• Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment Program as well as several other benefits.
• 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 HEB is a 252-bed, acute-care, full-service hospital serving our community since 1973. Our location in the DFW mid cities area provides convenient care to the residents of Hurst, Euless, Bedford and the surrounding communities.
We specialize in women's services, perioperative services, heart and vascular care, acute care/med surg, intermediate care/step-down, oncology and emergency medicine. Additional specialties include nuclear medicine, interventional radiology, respiratory therapy, and neuroscience care, including neurosurgery and stroke.
Texas Health HEB is ANCC Magnet Designated, Joint Commission-certified in Chest Pain (PHAC), a Primary Stroke Center, a Level III Trauma Center, Level II NICU and Level III for maternal care. We're a top choice in North Texas for emergency services, surgical services, women's health, cardiac care and much more.
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