Medical Laboratory Scientist - MLS

Texas Health Arlington Memorial

Work location: 800 W. Randol Mill Rd. Arlington, TX 76012 Work environment: Lab  Work hours: PRN, Saturdays and Sundays 1400pm to 2230

Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital has a rich history in North Texas serving the local communities of Arlington, Kennedale, Pantego, Mansfield and Grand Prairie. We’re a 369-bed, acute-care, full-service hospital serving our community since 1958. Our location in central Arlington provides convenient care to people in the DFW Metroplex and surrounding areas.  

 

We specialize in comprehensive medical/surgical care, cancer care, women’s services, behavioral health, neurosciences and emergency medicine. Plus, we’re a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, Level III Maternal Newborn care unit and a Level III Trauma Center. We’re accredited by the American College of Surgeons as a Comprehensive Community Cancer Center and by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers.   

 

Texas Health Arlington Memorial is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, a Chest Pain Center and a Heart Failure Center. We’ve been recognized by the American Heart Association with a Gold Plus award for the exceptional care we provide to our stroke, heart failure and chest pain patients. We’re also a designated Magnet hospital! Our community members recently recognized us as the best emergency department in Arlington. Plus, we’re recognized by Blue Cross/Blue Shield as a Blue Distinction Center for care of our patients receiving Hip and Knee Replacement and Spine Surgery procedures. We’re a top choice in North Texas for cancer and emergency services, women’s health and much more.

What You’ll Need

Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology, Applied Technology, Clinical Lab Science or Chemical, Physical or Biological Science is highly preferred and is required to be obtained within 3 months of hire. (Must comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency is required. CLIAFE)  . (Individuals hired as a CLS II prior to January 3, 2010 will be grandfathered to the MLS position with existing education.) Internship in an approved Medical Technology training program is required.
Two (2) years of experience in a clinical Medical Laboratory is preferred. MT(ASCP) - Medical Technologist, a MLS(ASCP) - Medical Lab Scientist, or AMT, AAB, HHS, NCA, HEW, CLS- CA, FL, NY state license, Philippine Board of Technical Technology is required within 6 months of hire. Or a M(ASCP) - Microbiology if working in Microbiology is required within 6 months of hire.

What You'll Do

Specimen Integrity Laboratory Operations Professional Accountability Test Procedures Quality Control/Documentation Safety

 

Additional perks at Texas Health

Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, student Loan forgiveness as well as several other benefits. Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice. Strong Unit Based Council (UBC). A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

 

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