Medical Laboratory Scientist I / PRN

Baylor Scott and White Medical Center - Frisco; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor Scott and White Medical Center - Frisco is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist I / PRN to ensure quality laboratory testing support and accurate results. This role involves operating instruments, maintaining quality control standards, and mentoring new staff members. Candidates should have a degree in laboratory science and relevant certifications, along with a solid background in hospital laboratory environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associates degree with hospital lab experience.
• Certification by MT/MLS (ASCP) or similar required.
• Knowledge of governmental policies.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provides quality laboratory testing support under direction of Laboratory Director.
• Maintains knowledge of techniques and properly operates instruments.
• Identifies opportunities for improvement and mentors staff.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Troubleshooting

Quality Control

Basic Computer Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory/medical technology science

Associates degree in a laboratory science

Job description

Medical Laboratory Scientist I / PRN

Under the general direction of the Laboratory Director, provides superior quality laboratory testing support. Complies with department policies, processes, and procedures to provide accurate results, quality products, and services; ensures valid results in the pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical phases of laboratory procedures. Maintains in-depth knowledge of techniques and principles and properly operates instruments in assigned areas and understands their inter-relationships as well as physiological conditions affecting test results. Understands the workings of the LIS and its limitations concerning the appearance and content of the final printed report. Realizes when additional supplemental information is necessary. Understands and applies sample quality control and equipment quality control procedures as outlined in departmental policy; can correlate quality control information with daily working situations. Is a self-starter who identifies and assumes ownership of opportunities for improvement. Uses knowledge of instrumentation and procedures to assist others in troubleshooting and to train new staff members. Productively manages daily workload. May be required to obtain laboratory specimens by venipuncture if needed. Ensures that laboratory equipment and instruments are clean, functional, and calibrated.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory/medical technology science with at least one year experience in a hospital laboratory, or Associates degree in a laboratory science or medical laboratory technology program with at least two years experience in a hospital laboratory, or a minimum of 3 years experience in an accredited laboratory.
• Certification by one of the following accrediting agencies: MT/MLS (ASCP) or categorical, MT (AMT), MLT (ASCP).
• CPR Required
• Knowledge of governmental and regulatory policies and standards.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to detect color and color changes.

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