Medical Lab Scientist PRN - Lab POCT

JPS Health Network; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

JPS Health Network in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) PRN to perform chemical analyses and support hospital laboratories across Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, and Transfusion Services. Responsibilities include sample preparation, QC, LIS/HIS data handling, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a CLIA-compliant program and certification within 1 year (MT/MLS/CLS or ASCP/AMT).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Physical, Biological or Clinical Laboratory Science is required.
• Certification within 1 year of employment: MT, MLS, CLS or equivalent ASCP/AMT.
• Must meet CLIA ’88 requirements.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine to complex laboratory analyses across departments (Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology/Immunology, Serology, Transfusion Services).
• Ensures sample acceptability and prepares specimens per standard methods.
• Maintains calibration, quality control, and LIS/HIS data entry; troubleshoots equipment as needed.
• Provides guidance and training to new staff and students; participates in QA and proficiency testing.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Physical, Biological or Clinical Laboratory Science

Certification within 1 year: MT/MLS/CLS or ASCP/AMT

Tools

LIS/HIS

Job description

Who We Are

JPS Health Network is a $950 million, tax-supported healthcare system in North Texas. Licensed for 582 beds, the network features over 25 locations across Tarrant County, with John Peter Smith Hospital a Level I Trauma Center, Tarrant County's only psychiatric emergency center, and the largest hospital-based family medical residency program in the nation. The health network employs more than 7,200 people.

Acclaim Multispecialty Group is the medical practice group featuring over 300 providers serving JPS Health Network. Specialties range from primary care to general surgery and trauma. The Acclaim Multispecialty Group formed around a common set of incentives and expectations supporting the operational, financial, and clinical performance outcomes of the network. Our goal is to provide high quality, compassionate clinical care for every patient, every time.

Why JPS?

We're more than a hospital. We're 7,200 of the most dedicated people you could ever meet. Our goal is to make sure the people of our community get the care they need and deserve. As community stewards, we abide by three Rules of the Road:

1. Own it. Everyone who wears the JPS badge contributes to our journey to excellence.
2. Seek joy. Every day, every shift, we celebrate our patients, smile, and emphasize positivity.
3. Don't be a jerk. Everyone is treated with courtesy and respect. Smiling, laughter, compassion - key components of our everyday experience at JPS.

When working here, you're surrounded by passion, diversity, and dedication. We look forward to meeting you!

For more information, visit www.jpshealthnet.org.
To view all job vacancies, visit www.jpshealthnet.org , www.jpshealthnet.org/careers ,or www.teamacclaim.org.

Who We Are

JPS Health Network is a $950 million, tax-supported healthcare system in North Texas. Licensed for 582 beds, the network features over 25 locations across Tarrant County, with John Peter Smith Hospital a Level I Trauma Center, Tarrant County's only psychiatric emergency center, and the largest hospital-based family medical residency program in the nation. The health network employs more than 7,200 people.

Acclaim Multispecialty Group is the medical practice group featuring over 300 providers serving JPS Health Network. Specialties range from primary care to general surgery and trauma. The Acclaim Multispecialty Group formed around a common set of incentives and expectations supporting the operational, financial, and clinical performance outcomes of the network. Our goal is to provide high quality, compassionate clinical care for every patient, every time.

Why JPS?

We're more than a hospital. We're 7,200 of the most dedicated people you could ever meet. Our goal is to make sure the people of our community get the care they need and deserve. As community stewards, we abide by three Rules of the Road:

1. Own it. Everyone who wears the JPS badge contributes to our journey to excellence.
2. Seek joy. Every day, every shift, we celebrate our patients, smile, and emphasize positivity.
3. Don't be a jerk. Everyone is treated with courtesy and respect. Smiling, laughter, compassion - key components of our everyday experience at JPS.

When working here, you're surrounded by passion, diversity, and dedication. We look forward to meeting you!

For more information, visit www.jpshealthnet.org.
To view all job vacancies, visit www.jpshealthnet.org , www.jpshealthnet.org/careers ,or www.teamacclaim.org.

Job Title

Medical Lab Scientist PRN - Lab POCT

Requisition Number

45529

Employment Type

PRN

Division

CLINICAL/PROF SERVICES - LAB

Compensation Type

Hourly

Job Category

Laboratory Services

Hours Worked

Varies

Location

John Peter Smith Hospital

Shift Worked

Various/Rotating Shift

Job Description

Job Summary

The Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) PRN performs chemical analyses of specimens to determine presence of normal and abnormal components. The Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) PRN compiles data from various routine to complex medical laboratory tests, procedures, and analyses for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. The Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) PRN performs assigned tasks for all patient populations and works within one or more designated departments including Chemistry; Hematology; Microbiology/Immunology/ Serology; Stat Laboratory; and/or Transfusion Services.

Essential Job Functions & Accountabilities

• Conducts routine to complex laboratory tests and analyses of patient specimens (e.g. body fluids, such as blood, urine, and spinal fluid, etc.) for use in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and to determine presence of normal and abnormal components.
• Determines the acceptability of patient samples for analysis. Prepares patient samples in accordance with industry standard methods.
• Performs calibration and preventive maintenance procedures and verifies the acceptability of Quality Control values prior to analyzing patient samples.
• Prepares slides as necessary for microscopic analysis. Adds reagents or indicator solutions, and subjects specimens for processing and analysis.
• Analyzes patient samples and evaluates the reliability of test results according to age, gender and specimen acceptability criteria prior to releasing information for use in patient care and treatment.
• Performs Laboratory and Hospital Information System (LIS/HIS) computer functions involved in pre-analytic, analytic and post-analytic processes.
• Effectively troubleshoots and carries out preventative maintenance on equipment in the assigned area of responsibility. Reports concerns as necessary.
• Complies with all Federal, State and Local regulatory requirements relative to health care delivery.
• Participates in assigned proficiency surveys, performance improvement activities, and mandatory continuing education programs as requested and/or required.
• Provides technical guidance, training, and/or orientation to new employees and students.
• Performs special collection procedures, development of procedures, inventory, and record keeping, as assigned or required.
• Job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties and may be subject to change with or without notice. Staff are expected to perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Physical, Biological or Clinical Laboratory Science; or Medical Technology from an accredited college or university.
• Documented evidence that meets qualifications as established by the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment of 1988 (CLIA ’88) are met.
• MUST obtain one of the following certifications within 1 year of employment and maintain it for the duration of employment:
  • Medical Technologist (MT); OR
  • Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS); OR
  • Certified Laboratory Scientist (CLS); OR
  • Specialty certification within a related disciple from the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or American Medical Technologists (AMT).

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 plus years of experience performing a variety of routine to complex laboratory analysis.

Location Address:
1500 S. Main Street
Fort Worth, Texas, 76104
United States