Medical Laboratory Scientist PRN

United Surgical Partners International Inc (USPI); Irving (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Surgical Hospital Las Colinas is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform critical laboratory tests, maintain compliance, and support patient care. Join a collaborative team dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare in a state-of-the-art facility.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Coverage

Life and AD&D Coverage

Short- and Long-term Disability

Flexible Financial Benefits

401(k) and Retirement Planning

Paid Holidays and Vacation

Qualifications

• Certification as MLT(ASCP), MLS(ASCP) or equivalent required.
• 2 years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct tests on patient specimens for diagnosis and treatment.
• Maintain laboratory compliance with policies and standards.
• Participate in specimen collection and quality control.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Critical Thinking

Attention to Detail

Analytical Abilities

Education

Associate of Science/Bachelor of Science Degree in Medical Laboratory Science

Chemical, Physical or Biological Sciences

Job description

_Baylor Scott & White Surgical Hospital Las Colinas is hiring a Medical Laboratory Scientist! _

Welcome to Baylor Scott & White Surgical Hospital Las Colinas, Irving, TX, where innovation, collaboration, and patient-centered care converge to create an exceptional workplace!

Why Choose Baylor Scott & White Surgical Hospital Las Colinas?

1. A Powerhouse Collaboration: Our hospital is a joint venture between Baylor Scott & White Health (BSWH), United Surgical Partners International (USPI), and dedicated local physicians. This partnership ensures a dynamic and enriching environment for both patients and staff.
2. Serving North Texas: Covering the expansive North Texas region, we provide a wide range of medical and surgical services across 7 Operating Rooms, 12 private inpatient rooms, and a 3-bed Emergency Department.
3. Expert Specializations: Our hospital is a hub for expertise, specializing in Orthopedics, Joint Replacement, Spine, Urology, General Surgery, ENT, and more. Our diverse range of specialties offers you the opportunity to expand your skills and make a difference in patients' lives.
4. A Legacy of Excellence: Established in 2003 as Irving Coppell Surgical Hospital, we've been serving the Dallas-Fort Worth communities for years. Our unwavering mission is to provide top-notch surgical care in a welcoming and safe environment – a place where we'd confidently treat our own families.
5. Education & Compassionate Care: Our commitment to personalized health and wellness extends beyond medical procedures. We empower our staff to stay up-to-date on the latest advancements, treatments, and procedures, ensuring the best possible care for our patients and their families.
6. Cutting-Edge Technology: Experience the future of healthcare with our state-of-the-art facility equipped with advanced technology. From routine procedures to complex surgeries, we combine exceptional care with genuine compassion.

Join us at Baylor Scott & White Surgical Hospital Las Colinas and contribute to a legacy of excellence and innovation. Apply today to be a part of our dynamic team and make a meaningful impact on the lives of our patients and their families. Your journey to a fulfilling career starts here!

Medical Laboratory Scientist at Baylor Scott & White Surgical Hospital Las Colinas:

· Medical Laboratory personnel conduct chemical, biological, bacteriological, serological, and microscopic tests on patient specimens for diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment of disease.

· This involves a thorough knowledge of laboratory practice in order to correlate, interpret, evaluate, and ensure the validity of patient results.

· The Medical Director of the Laboratory delegates the performance of waived, moderate, and high complexity testing to laboratory personnel, in which these duties are performed without direct supervision by following the established policies and procedures. Laboratory personnel provide technical, educational, and coordination support to ensure efficient point-of-care testing for all areas of the Baylor Scott & White Surgical Hospital Las Colinas.

Qualifications

Education:

• Associate of Science/Bachelor of Science Degree in Medical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Science or chemical, physical or biological sciences.
• Must possess education credentials necessary to satisfy CLIA’88 personnel testing qualifications for high and moderate complexity testing.

License:

• Certification as MLT(ASCP), MLS(ASCP) or equivalent (AMT or NCA).

Required Experience:

• No experience required if certified or eligible to take a national registry/certification exam.
• 2 years of experience preferred.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Complies with Laboratory and Blood Bank policies to assure compliance with all regulation requirements.
• Assists in maintenance and operation of the laboratory by assuring compliance with all laboratory policies, procedures, and regulatory agency standards through pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical phases of testing.
• Adheres to OSHA standards, Universal precaution procedures, and proper disposal of hazardous materials.
• Participates in the collection of specimens for laboratory analysis either through direct patient contact or by advising nursing and medical staff of the proper procedure for collection of such specimens.
• Adheres to established methods, quality control procedures, and preventative maintenance schedules.
• Maintains instruments as required per schedule to ensure integrity and precision; documents maintenance.
• Performs and reviews QC to validate test results. Follows defined protocol for investigating out-of-control runs; implements and documents action to be taken.
• Identifies unusual results or abnormalities, correlates laboratory data with diagnosis, identifies discrepancies, and takes prompt, appropriate action to assure accuracy.
• Reports results in a timely manner and notifies proper personnel of all critical and alert values immediately. Documents these actions.
• Coordinates processes for referring tests to outside contracted laboratory.
• Participates in continuing education programs and hospital in-services.
• Assures adequate supplies are available.
• Any other tasks or services deemed relevant to your area.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Good communication and people skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Good critical thinking skills and attention to detail
• Analytical abilities necessary to perform calculations, calibrate instruments, and relate test results to normal healthy state and to presence of disease or other conditions, which may alter test results.
• Ability to utilize Electronic Health Care Record for patient documentation.

What We Offer:

As an organization, one way we care for our communities and each other is by providing a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• Life and AD&D coverage
• Availability of short- and long-term disability
• Flexible financial benefits including FSAs and HSAs
• 401(k) and access to retirement planning
• Paid holidays and vacation

Who We Are:

At USPI, we create relationships that create better care. We partner with physicians and healthcare systems to provide first-class ambulatory solutions throughout the United States. We are committed to providing surgical services in the most efficient and clinically excellent manner.

USPI is committed to, and proud of our inclusive culture. An inclusive culture, in our view, is respectful of differences and nurtures and supports the contributions of each individual, while also embracing and leveraging diversity. A diverse workforce, combined with an inclusive culture, makes USPI stronger and better able to meet the needs of our diverse patient and physician population.