Medical Laboratory Tech / Mlt - Prn

Medical Laboratory Tech

Medical Laboratory Tech

Texas Health Denton's Laboratory department is looking for a top skilled Medical Laboratory Tech. Is that you?

Work location: Work location: Texas Health Denton: 3000 N I-35 E Service Road, Denton, TX 76201

Work hours: PRN, As Needed

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

       Associate's Degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Lab Science or Chemical, Physical or Biological science preferred OR

       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 Tech

       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

       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 MLT:

       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