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Medical Laboratory Scientist
Texas Health Denton's Laboratory department is looking for a top skilled Medical Laboratory Scientist. Is that you?
Work location: Work location: Texas Health Denton: 3000 N I-35 E Service Road, Denton, TX 76201
Work hours: Full Time (40 Hours) Night Shift; 20:00- 6:30, Wednesday to Saturday
Laboratory Department highlights:
Team based environment
Workplace culture 2nd 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
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.
Experience
Internship in an approved Medical Technology training program required.
1 year experience is preferred.
Licenses and Certifications
MT(ASCP) - Medical Technologist 90 Days required or
MLS(ASCP) - Medical Lab Scientist 90 Days 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:
At Texas Health Denton we take seriously our mission to improve the health of those in our community. We are a 255-bed, full-service hospital serving our community since 1987. Our central location provides convenient care to people in the DFW Metroplex and all across North Texas and Oklahoma. With more than 1,000 employees and 450 physicians on our medical staff we are one of Denton County's largest employers.
If you're looking for heart and vascular care, women's services, orthopedics and sports medicine, we've got it. Plus we're a Level III neonatal intensive care unit and provide pain management, emergency medicine, and bariatric surgery.
And talk about award winning. Texas Health Denton is a Joint Commission-accredited Primary Stroke Center and Chest Pain Center and a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence. and a Pathways to Excellence-designated hospital. We are the only choice in Denton for oncology services, women and infants' services, and much more. Lastly, Texas Health Denton's new Center for Women is under construction. This new building will bring the latest in obstetric care to North Texas as well as a new breast imaging center, outpatient physical therapy, cardiac rehabilitation and a 10-bed expansion to our emergency department.
As part of the Texas Health family, we employ over 24,000 employees and are among the areas top five largest employers. Come be a part of our exceptional team as we continue to provide outstanding care and deliver award winning results. You belong here.
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Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org. #LI-RI
