Medical Laboratory Scientist, Lead

Cook Children's Health Care System; Fort Worth (TX); Vor Ort; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Cook Children's Health Care System in Fort Worth, TX, seeks a Lead Medical Laboratory Scientist to provide on-site leadership in the Lab-Pathology. The role oversees testing operations, staff scheduling, and education for personnel, ensuring test systems perform within expected parameters before reporting patient results.

The position emphasizes addressing technical problems, coordinating with management, and supporting laboratory clients while adhering to compliance plans and pediatric patient

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology/Clinical or Medical Laboratory Science or similar field.
• Minimum of five years' experience performing laboratory testing in a clinical setting with CLIA classifications and specialty certifications.
• Pediatric experience preferred.

Aufgaben

• Provide on-site leadership of testing personnel and staff scheduling.
• Identify training needs and serve as educator for laboratory staff.
• Assist laboratory clients and identify process improvement opportunities.
• Ensure test systems are functioning properly and report accurate results.
• Staff hours, rotate on-call as needed to meet patient and laboratory needs.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Ausbildung

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

Tools

ASCP Certification

Jobbeschreibung

Location:

Medical Center - Fort Worth

Department:

Lab-Pathology

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Standard Weekly Hours:

40

Summary:

A Lead Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) uses education, experience and analytical judgment to perform the duties of clinical laboratory testing commensurate with the specialty and subspecialty assigned, recognizing technical and process problems and ensuring test systems are functioning properly and within expected parameters before reporting patient test results. An MLS, Lead will work independently to resolve technical problems within scope of authority, making decision to notify and seek advice of next level of management or designee when indicated. The lead will provide on-site leadership of testing personnel, identify personnel training needs, serve as educator, assist laboratory clients and identify process improvement opportunities. A lead will staff hours, rotate temporary on-call, as appropriate, and perform other duties as assigned to meet Laboratory, CCMC and CCHCS goals. Schedule is dependent on patient and laboratory need. Laboratory and Corporate Compliance, as outlined by the OIG and CMS, is an important aspect of our laboratory's environment. Each employee is expected to be knowledgeable of and behave in accordance with the Laboratory and Medical Center Compliance Plans. Patients served by Cook Children's Medical Center range in age from newborn through the adolescent period. Additionally, adults are occasionally served. Specific instructions appear in the procedure manuals.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology/Clinical or Medical Laboratory Science or an appropriate biological, chemical, or physical science and completion of a NAACLS (National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences) program.
• Minimum of five (5) years' experience performing laboratory testing in a clinical setting to include tests CLIA-classified as waived, moderate complexity or high complexity or specialist certification (SBB, SC, SH, SM, PA) and here (3) years' experience performing laboratory testing in a clinical setting to include tests CLIA-classified as waived, moderate complexity or high complexity.
• Graduates' clinical rotation can apply to this requirement. Pediatric experience is preferred.

IMPORTANT NOTE FOR APPLICANTS WITH NON-U.S. DEGREES: Applicants who hold degrees from institutions outside of the United States must provide Proof of U.S. Education equivalency, evaluated by a recognized credential evaluation service, at the time an offer is made.

Certification/Licensure:

• Candidate must be certified by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists or equivalent nationally recognized certifying agency.

NOTE: Equivalence of the degree and certification is granted to employees that meet alternative qualifications outlined in the CLIA standard A*493.1489 Standard; Testing Personnel Qualifications or A*493.1491 Technologist qualifications on or before February 28, 1992.

About Us:

Cook Children's is an equal opportunity employer. As such, Cook Children's offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal laws. These opportunities include terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to hiring, job placement, training, compensation, discipline, advancement and termination.

Cook Children's is a Texas-only employer. If you are hired, you will need to maintain your primary residence within the state of Texas, along with all licenses and credentials required for your position throughout your employment.