Medical Laboratory Scientist - MLS - Full-time

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

Medical Laboratory Scientist - MLS

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

Work location: Texas Health Arlington Memorial, 800 W. Randol Mill Rd. Arlington, TX 76012

Work hours: Full Time - Days, Monday through Friday; 0600-1430, with rotating weekends; Occasional 0800-1630 shift

Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital has a rich history in North Texas serving the local communities of Arlington, Kennedale, Pantego, Mansfield and Grand Prairie. We’re a 369-bed, acute-care, full-service hospital serving our community since 1958. Our location in central Arlington provides convenient care to people in the DFW Metroplex and surrounding areas. We specialize in comprehensive medical/surgical care, cancer care, women’s services, behavioral health, neurosciences and emergency medicine. Plus, we’re a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, Level III Maternal Newborn care unit and a Level III Trauma Center. We’re accredited by the American College of Surgeons as a Comprehensive Community Cancer Center and by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers. Texas Health Arlington Memorial is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, a Chest Pain Center and a Heart Failure Center. We’ve been recognized by the American Heart Association with a Gold Plus award for the exceptional care we provide to our stroke, heart failure and chest pain patients. We’re also designated Magnet hospital! Our community members recently recognized us as the best emergency department in Arlington. Plus, we’re recognized by Blue Cross/Blue Shield as a Blue Distinction Center for care of our patients receiving Hip and Knee Replacement and Spine Surgery procedures. We’re a top choice in North Texas for cancer and emergency services, women’s health and much more.

Here’s What You Need:

• Education – Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology, Applied Technology, Clinical Lab Science or Chemical, Physical or Biological Science preferred
• Experience – Internship in an approved Medical Technology training program required
• Experience – 2 Years Hospital Experience or Medical Laboratory preferred
• Experience – The position is a generalist position, with a concentration in Blood Bank.

Licenses and Certifications

• MLS (ASCP) - Medical Lab Scientist 6 months required or other AMT, AAB, HHS, NCA, HEW, CLS- CA, FL, NY state license, Philippine Board of Technical Technology, 6 Months required
• MT(ASCP) - Medical Technologist 6 Months required
• M(ASCP) - Microbiology if working in Microbiology 6 Months required

What You Will Do

• Specimen integrity is recognized by evaluating and solving problems related to collection and/or processing of specimens
• Specimen conditions are identified that adversely affect test results
• Facilitates workflow process
• Checks outstanding tests list in a timely manner
• Participates in orientation and training of students, volunteers, new employees and observers
• May be responsible for ongoing competency assessment for employees
• Follows established laboratory test procedures, including using proper computer protocol
• Evaluates and reports test results
• Demonstrates understanding of quality control guidelines
• Follows Laboratory policies when quality control is not within established limits
• Incorporates safety/infection control measures into work practices
• Follows HIPAA guidelines

Additional perks of being a Texas Health Medical Lab Scientist:

• Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment Program 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.
• Explore our Texas Health careers site for info like Benefits, Job Listings by Category, recent Awards we’ve won and more.

Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to [e-mail].