Lead Medical Laboratory Scientist (Hematology) – Lab - Fulltime

Fast-paced, high energy Lab department is looking for a top skilled Lead Medical Laboratory Scientist.  Is that you?

 Work location: Texas Health Plano, 6200 West Parker Road, Plano TX 75093

Work hours: Fulltime, Days (Monday-Friday 6:00a – 2:30p) 

Lab Department highlights:

·       Opportunities for educational and career growth

·       Excellent comradery and teamwork

·       Attentive executive leadership team

·       Ability to work on several projects or committee if there is a desire

·       Ability to utilize hands on knowledge from theory

Here’s What You Need

·       Bachelor's Degree required 

Medical Technology, Applied Technology, Clinical Lab Science or Chemical, Physical or Biological Science preferred (Individual hired as a CLS II/CLS Lead prior to January 3, 2010 will be grandfathered to the MLS Lead position with existing education)

·       Four years’ experience/and training in a Medical Laboratory required

·       Two years’ Leadership experience preferred

·       Strong Hematology/Coagulation skills strongly preferred 

·       MT(ASCP) - Medical Technologist upon hire required Or MLS(ASCP) - Medical Lab Scientist upon hire required Or Other AMT, AAB, HHS, NCA, HEW, CLS- CA, FL, NY state license, Philippine Board of Technical Technology upon hire required Or M(ASCP) - Microbiology if working in Microbiology upon hire required Or BB (ASCP) - Blood Banking if working in Blood Bank upon hire required

·       Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks, and facilitate cross functional activities and issues

·       In-depth working knowledge of quality and operations systems and processes

·       Excellent organizational, interpersonal, written and oral communication skills required

·       Demonstrated excellence in presentation and meeting facilitation skills

·       Proven leadership and problem-solving skills

·       Innovative development techniques and strategic thinking abilities

What You Will Do

·       Management of Core Lab competencies and education.

·       Ensures all lab processes meet regulations and company quality standards as defined by CAP.

·       Establishes and maintains quality assurance programs, procedures, and controls.

·       Responsible for the Core Lab CAP proficiency test program.

·       Ensures that performance and quality of CAP proficiency testing meets established standards. Manages the investigation performance if necessary.

·       Manages the qualification and validation for processes and quality control support activities.

·       Acts as advisor to supervisors or staff to help meet established deadlines or resolve technical or operational problems.

·       Formulates and maintains quality assurance objectives and coordinates objectives with procedures in cooperation with manager to maximize assay reliability and minimize costs.

·       Oversees quality assurance coordination and reports findings/ makes recommendations for corrective action.

·       Additional projects as assigned.

Additional perks of being a Texas Health MLS

·       Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, student Loan forgiveness as well as several other benefits.

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

·       Explore our Texas Health careers site for info like Benefits, Job Listings by Category, recent Awards we’ve won and more.

Entity Highlights

Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano is a 366-bed, Magnet-designated hospital and recognized clinical leader, providing technologically advanced care to Plano, Frisco and surrounding communities since 1991. This full-service facility features a full range of specialties including emergency medicine, cardiology, adult and adolescent behavioral health, pediatrics, an adult intensive care unit, state of the art and technologically advanced surgical services and a Level III NICU. Texas Health Plano has more than 1,600 employees and over 1,360 physicians on its medical staff in more than 65 specialties. The hospital is an Advanced Level III Trauma Facility, accredited Chest Pain Center by The Joint Commission, named “Best Place to Have a Baby” in Collin County and a Gold-Level Mother Friendly business. Texas Health Plano is the recipient of the Disease Specific Care Certifications from the Joint Commission in Chest Pain, Joint Replacement – Hip and Joint Replacement – Knee and an Advanced Certification as a Primary Stroke Center. We invite you to join us in furthering your career and our accomplishments and philosophy of excellence.

Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org.

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