Medical Lab Scientist - Full Time, Evenings

Texas Health Resources; Kaufman (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

PTO

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Job summary

Texas Health Kaufman is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to join the Laboratory Department. You will maintain specimen integrity, guide lab staff, and uphold quality controls in a busy clinical setting.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Medical Technology or related field with MT/MLS certifications and relevant internships; state licenses are required or pending, with microbio certification helpful for Microbiology work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related science; grandfathering rule for CLS II hires before 2010.
• Internship in an approved Medical Technology training program is required.
• 2 years of medical laboratory experience preferred.
• MT(ASCP) or MLS(ASCP) certification/ six months licensing required (or equivalent).
• Other relevant licenses (AMT, AAB, HHS, NCA, HEW, CLS-CA, FL, NY) six months required.
• Microbiology certification (M(ASCP)) if working in Microbiology required (six months).

Responsibilities

• Maintains specimen integrity throughout testing.
• Demonstrates cost-effective laboratory practices.
• Participates in orientation and training of students, volunteers, and new staff.
• Adhere to the THR Promise Behaviors.
• Gives direction and guidance to technical staff and lab support personnel.
• Demonstrates understanding of quality control guidelines.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree Medical Technology

Internship in Medical Technology program

MT(ASCP) certification

MLS(ASCP) certification

Other state licenses (AMT/AAB/HHS/NC...)

M(ASCP) Microbiology (if applicable)

Job description

Medical Laboratory Scientist – Laboratory Department

Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together

Work location: Texas Health Kaufman- 850 Ed Hall Drive, Kaufman 75142

Work hours: Full Time, 40 hours a week. Tuesday through Friday 3:00pm - 1:30am

Laboratory Department Highlights

• Diverse team whose primary focus is ensuring accuracy of patient results.
• Community hospital in the fastest growing county in the country.
• Newly remodeled laboratory with latest technology.

Here’s What You Need

• 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 is required
• Internship in an approved Medical Technology training program is required and
• 2 Years experience in a Medical Laboratory is preferred
• MT(ASCP) - Medical Technologist 6 Months is required Or
• MLS(ASCP) - Medical Lab Scientist 6 Months is required Or
• Other AMT, AAB, HHS, NCA, HEW, CLS- CA, FL, NY state license, Philippine Board of Technical Technology 6 Months is required Or
• M(ASCP) - Microbiology if working in Microbiology 6 Months is required

What You Will Do

• Maintains specimen integrity throughout the testing process
• Demonstrates active cost effectiveness
• Participates in orientation and training of students, volunteers, new employees and observers
• Adhere to the THR Promise Behaviors
• Gives direction and guidance to technical staff and laboratory support personnel
• Demonstrates understanding of quality control guidelines

Additional Perks Of Being a Texas MLS

• Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment programs 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.

For more than 40 years, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Kaufman has served the communities of Kaufman, Crandall, Forney, Gun Barrel City, Mabank, Terrell and surrounding areas. We’re a 91-bed, acute-care, full-service hospital that serves our community with excellence every day.

We specialize in a wide variety of surgical services, including orthopedic surgery as well as diagnostic and imaging services and outpatient physical therapy. We also specialize in respiratory care, nuclear medicine and emergency medicine.

Texas Health Kaufman is a Joint Commission-certified facility. We’re recognized by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as a Pathway to Excellence hospital for our commitment to creating a positive practice environment that engages and empowers our staff.

If you’re ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community, then let’s show the world how we’re even better together!

Learn More About Our Culture, Benefits, And Recent Awards.

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