Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) - PRN

Texas Health Resources; Prosper (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discount Programs

On-site childcare

Job summary

Texas Health Resources is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist for the Laboratory at Texas Health Plano in Plano, TX. This PRN role involves evaluating specimens, ensuring integrity throughout testing, and collaborating with hospital staff to provide timely patient care.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s in Medical Technology or related field, an approved MT internship, and MT(ASCP) licensure timelines; two years’ lab experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in medical technology or related science preferred.
• Internship in an approved Medical Technology training program required.
• Two years’ experience in a Medical Laboratory preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and troubleshoot specimens while maintaining integrity throughout testing.
• Facilitate workflow and manage outstanding tests.
• Coordinate with hospital and lab staff to ensure timely patient care.

Skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor in Medical Technology

Approved MT internship

Licensure MT(ASCP) / MLS(ASCP)

Job description

26011498

Medical Laboratory Scientist – Laboratory

Bring your passion to Texas Health So we are Better + Together!

Work location: Texas Health Plano, 6200 West Parker Road, Plano TX 75093

Work hours: PRN, occasional weekends

Laboratory Highlights

• Opportunities for educational and career growth
• Excellent comradery and teamwork
• Attentive executive leadership team
• Ability to work on several projects or committee if there is a desire
• Ability to utilize hands on knowledge from theory

Here’s What You Need

• Bachelor's Degree Medical Technology, Applied Technology, Clinical Lab Science or Chemical, Physical or Biological Science preferred
• Internship in an approved Medical Technology training program required
• Two years’ experience in a Medical Laboratory preferred
• Licensed MT(ASCP) - Medical Technologist 90 Days required or MLS(ASCP) - Medical Lab Scientist 90 Days required or other AMT, AAB, HHS, NCA, HEW, CLS- CA, FL, NY state license, Philippine Board of Technical Technology Upon Hire required or M(ASCP) - Microbiology if working in Microbiology Upon Hire required or BB (ASCP) - Blood Banking if working in Blood Bank Upon Hire required

What You Will Do

Evaluating and solving problems related to collection and/or processing of specimens, maintaining specimen integrity throughout the testing process

• Facilitates workflow process
• Checks outstanding tests list in a timely manner
• Troubleshoots and follows through on outstanding tests which appear to have not been collected/received when expected
• Knows and uses computer downtime procedures as needed when computer is not available
• Helps other hospital and laboratory coworkers to provide timely patient care

Additional Perks Of Being a Texas Health Employee

• Benefits include 401k, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Discount Programs, as well as other benefits.
• Delivery of high-quality patient care
• Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).
• A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth

Entity Highlights

Since 1991, Texas Health Plano has served the communities of Plano, Frisco, Carrollton, Addison, Richardson and McKinney. We’re a 386-bed, full-service hospital serving North Texas with incredible care and amazing people.

We specialize in emergency medicine and trauma, cardiology, neurosurgery and spine, advanced orthopedics, women’s services, adult and adolescent behavioral health, an adult intensive care unit and state of the art and technologically advanced surgical services. Plus, we’re a Level II Trauma Facility, the only health care facility in Collin County to have achieved both the Level IV NICU and Level IV Maternal facility designation and have a DNV-certified Comprehensive Stroke Program.

Texas Health Plano is a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, the only AACN Beacon Gold adult intensive care unit in the DFW area, accredited by the Joint Commission in Hip and Knee Replacement and a Primary Heart Attack Center. We offer top-notch benefits including an on-site childcare center created for working parents.

If you’re ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community, then let’s show the world how we’re even better together!

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