Clinical Laboratory Scientist I

Dallas Regional Medical Center; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas Regional Medical Center in Mesquite, Texas, seeks a Per Diem Laboratory Technician for the Clinical Lab. This PRN night shift features 10-hour shifts from 10:00 PM to 8:30 AM, with as-needed scheduling.

The role supports a busy lab, performing a range of tests under CLIA guidelines and ensuring accurate reporting of patient results. Qualifications include ASCP certification or equivalent, a bachelor’s degree in a health science or Medical Laboratory Technology, and current state licensure

Qualifications

• ASCP certification or equivalent preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in chemical/physical/biological health science or Medical Laboratory Technology.
• Current and valid state license if required.
• One year hospital lab experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform waived to high-complexity tests per CLIA with strict quality controls.
• Adhere to test procedures and report results accurately.
• Assist in maintenance and documentation of instruments and QC activities.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in health science

ASCP certification

State license (where required)

Job description

Employment Status

Per Diem

Overview

Department: Clinical Lab

Schedule: PRN | Nights | 10-hour shifts | 10P-8:30A | As Needed

Facility: Dallas Regional Medical Center

Location: Mesquite , Texas

Responsibilities

• Each individual performs those waived, moderate, or highly complex tests authorized by CLIA, responsibilities listed under 42 CFR 493.1425 and 493.1495. and must possess a degree of skill commensurate with individual’s education, training or experience and technical abilities. Each individual performing the above procedures must: 1) adhere to the laboratory’s procedures for the collection, processing, analysis, and reporting of patient test results, 2) follow the laboratory’s established quality control policies and procedures in documenting all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications, 3) be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance and either correct the problem or immediately notify your immediate supervisor, Director, or Medical Director, 4) perform a wide variety of laboratory procedures requiring independent judgment using both manual and automated methods in Hematology, Blood Bank, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology, Immunology, and any other discipline as introduced into the laboratory, 5) perform and document maintenance – daily, weekly, monthly, or as needed on instruments and equipment as appropriate, 6) review the accuracy of patient results prior to releasing or reporting, 7) recognize age specific differences in expected results for newborns to geriatrics, 8) ensure that the testing of proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples and that collaboration with other laboratories is prohibited prior to the reporting of proficiency testing results to the appropriate agencies, 9) may be required to perform venipuncture or capillary puncture on various age groups from newborn to geriatrics, 10) assist in the development and maintenance of laboratory policies and procedures, 11) adheres to all department and hospital policies and procedures related to safety, infection control, emergency preparedness, and human resources, 12) in the absence of a supervisor, may be assigned/identified as Lead Tech, having responsibility for the section or department during their shift, 13) may be assigned responsibilities related to POCT. 14) other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned by the department manager/director.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• ASCP certification, or equivalent, preferred.
• One year hospital laboratory work experience preferred, but not required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in chemical, physical, biological health science or Medical Laboratory Technology from an accredited institution, or other educational requirements stated in CLIA (42 CFR 493.1423).
• Current and Valid State License if the laboratory is located in a state where required.

Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Nights

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf