Medical Laboratory Scientist – Blood Bank Specialist (Day Shift)

Texas Health Resources, Inc.; Texas; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

PTO

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Flex spending

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Job summary

Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital is hiring a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) to join our clinical team in Arlington, TX. This generalist role concentrates on Blood Bank and requires an internship in Medical Technology plus a 2-year hospital lab background.

You will perform specimen processing, ensure result accuracy, and support quality control, safety, and HIPAA compliance while providing high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Applied Technology, Clinical Lab Science or related science preferred.
• Internship in an approved Medical Technology training program required.
• Generalist with concentration in Blood Bank; 2 years hospital or medical laboratory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate specimen integrity and troubleshoot collection/processing issues.
• Identify specimen conditions that affect test results.
• Facilitate workflow and prioritize tests.
• Monitor outstanding tests and ensure timely reporting.
• Participate in orientation and training of students, volunteers, new employees, and observers.
• Possibly lead ongoing competency assessments for staff.
• Adhere to approved test procedures and computer protocols.
• Evaluate and report test results with quality control awareness.
• Maintain safety and infection control practices, follow HIPAA guidance.
• Follow Laboratory policies when QC is out of range.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related field

Tools

MLS (ASCP) license

MT(ASCP) license

M(ASCP) Microbiology license

Job description

Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital is hiring a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) to join our clinical team in Arlington, TX. This generalist role concentrates on Blood Bank and requires an internship in Medical Technology plus a 2-year hospital lab background.

You will perform specimen processing, ensure result accuracy, and support quality control, safety, and HIPAA compliance while providing high-quality patient care.