Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)

Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) – Full Time – Nights

Texas Health Arlington Memorial’s Laboratory department is looking for a top skilled Medical Laboratory Scientist.  Is that you?

 

Work location: Texas Health Arlington Memorial: 800 W Randol Mill Rd, Arlington, TX 76012

Work hours: Full Time (40 Hours) Night Shift

 

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.

 

 

 

 

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 Experience Required for Blood Banking positions.

 

 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

·       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 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.

 

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Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org. #LI-SB1