Lead Medical Laboratory Scientist – Pediatric Pathology

CCMC Cook Children's Medical Center; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cook Children’s Medical Center is seeking a Lead Medical Laboratory Scientist to provide on-site leadership for laboratory testing activities in the Fort Worth, Texas, setting. The role requires heavy involvement in staff supervision, training, and process improvement while maintaining compliance with clinical laboratory standards.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology/Clinical or Medical Laboratory Science and a NAACLS-accredited program, with at least five years of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology/Clinical or Medical Laboratory Science; NAACLS program completion preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years' experience performing laboratory testing (waived to high complexity) and certification (SBB, SC, SH, SM, PA) with pediatric experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site leadership of testing personnel and ensure proper operation of test systems.
• Identify training needs and serve as educator to laboratory staff and clients.
• Assist in process improvement opportunities and coordinate with management.
• Staff hours and on-call rotations will be managed to meet laboratory and center needs.
• Ensure compliance with Laboratory and Center policies per OIG and CMS guidelines.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology/Clinical or Medical Laboratory Science

NAACLS program completion

Job description

Cook Children’s Medical Center is seeking a Lead Medical Laboratory Scientist to provide on-site leadership for laboratory testing activities in the Fort Worth, Texas, setting. The role requires heavy involvement in staff supervision, training, and process improvement while maintaining compliance with clinical laboratory standards.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology/Clinical or Medical Laboratory Science and a NAACLS-accredited program, with at least five years of