Medical Laboratory Scientist / MLS - PRN

Texas Health Resources; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Medical Laboratory Scientist in Denton, Texas. This role offers the chance to work in a dynamic lab environment, ensuring specimen integrity and conducting vital test procedures. You will be part of a supportive team dedicated to delivering high-quality patient care. The organization is recognized as one of the best places to work in healthcare, providing numerous growth opportunities and comprehensive benefits. If you're passionate about making a difference in the medical field, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

401k

PTO

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Forgiveness

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related field required.
• Two years of clinical laboratory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure specimen integrity and laboratory operations.
• Conduct test procedures and maintain quality control.

Skills

Clinical Laboratory Experience

Specimen Integrity

Quality Control

Test Procedures

Professional Accountability

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology

Internship in Medical Technology

Job description

**Medical Laboratory Scientist / MLS - PRN**

Work location: Texas Health Denton, 3000 I-35, Denton, TX 76201

Work Hours: Minimum of (2) 12-hour shifts per six-week scheduling period

Work environment: Lab

We are Texas Health Resources and 2023 FORTUNE Magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” (9th year in a row), “Best Workplaces for Women”, and “20 Great Places to work in Health Care”. You really do belong here.

Texas Health Denton

Texas Health Denton is a 255-bed, full-service hospital providing care across North Texas and Southern Oklahoma since 1987. With over 1,100 employees and 450 physicians, it is one of Denton County’s largest employers.

We specialize in Cancer Care, Neck & Back Program, Critical Care, Neonatology, CT Cardiac Imaging, Neurology, Electrophysiology, Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, Emergency Care, Robotic Surgery, Endovascular Surgery, Stroke Care, General Surgery, Weight Loss Surgery, Heart & Vascular Services, Women & Infants Care, Interventional Radiology, and Wound & Hyperbaric Treatment.

Texas Health Denton is a Joint Commission-accredited Primary (Level II) Stroke Center and Chest Pain Center, a Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence, and a Magnet designated hospital.

Our four-story specialty center for women and infants features 12 labor and delivery beds, 2 C-section suites, 6 antepartum and 24 postpartum beds. It is the city’s only provider of obstetrical and neonatal intensive care services and the largest in Denton County. The ground floor includes a breast imaging center, outpatient physical therapy, cardiac rehab, and an internal medicine residency program.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology, Applied Technology, Clinical Lab Science, or related sciences is highly preferred and must be obtained within 3 months of hire. (Must comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency.)
• Internship in an approved Medical Technology training program.
• Two (2) years of experience in a clinical Medical Laboratory is preferred.
• MT(ASCP), MLS(ASCP), AMT, AAB, HHS, NCA, HEW, CLS-CA, FL, NY license, or Philippine Board of Technical Technology certification required within 6 months of hire.
• Or M(ASCP) in Microbiology if working in Microbiology is required within 6 months of hire.

What You'll Do

• Specimen Integrity
• Laboratory Operations
• Professional Accountability
• Test Procedures
• Quality Control/Documentation
• Safety

Additional perks of being a Texas Health employee

• Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, student loan forgiveness, and more.
• Deliver high-quality patient care through education, research, and nursing practice innovations.
• Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).
• Supportive team environment with growth opportunities.

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Texas Health requires a resume for application submission. Opportunities are only within wholly owned Texas Health Resources entities.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other protected classes.