The Medical Laboratory Scientist evaluates and solves problems related to specimen collection and processing while maintaining specimen integrity. They also facilitate laboratory workflow, troubleshoot outstanding tests, and assist coworkers to ensure timely patient care.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in a relevant science field and have completed an approved Medical Technology training program. Professional certification such as MT(ASCP) or MLS(ASCP) is required within six months of hire.
Medical Laboratory Scientist Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together Work location: Texas Health Dallas, 8200 Walnut Hill Lane, Dallas, Texas 75231 Work hours: Full-time (40 hours/week) – 1:00pm-9:30pm with alternating weekends.
Lab Department highlights: Gain a sense of accomplishment by contributing to a highly collaborative and teamwork driven environment.
Receive excellent mentorship and dedicated leadership resources.
Enjoy opportunities for growth through projects and additional specialized training tasks.
Fast-paced and high-volume laboratory with extensive test menu for a wide range of testing platforms.
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 2 years in a Medical Laboratory preferred One year hospital experience preferred Licensed MT(ASCP) - Medical Technologist within 6 months required or MLS(ASCP) Medical Lab Scientist within 6 months 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 · Evaluate and solve 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 MLS · Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment programs as well as several other benefits. · Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice. · A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth Entity Highlight: For more than a half-century, Texas Health Hospital Dallas has been at the forefront of health care in North Texas.
We’re an 875-bed, Magnet-designated, full-service hospital serving our community in and around Dallas since 1966.
We specialize in cancer care, cardiology, neurosciences, women’s services, and emergency medicine, we’ve got it.
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Time Off
Medical Insurance
401k
Tuition Reimbursement
Flex Spending
Student Loan Repayment Programs
Plus, we’re a renowned Level III neonatal intensive care unit, a Comprehensive Stroke and Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence and provide wellness services, outpatient surgery and women’s imaging services. *Texas Health Dallas is a joint Commission-certified Comprehensive Stroke Center, a Level I Trauma Center, a Comprehensive Heart Attack Center, and a designated Magnet hospital.
We’re a top choice in North Texas for cancer and emergency services, bariatric services, cardiac care and much more.
As part of the Texas Health family and its 28,000+ employees, we’re one of the largest employers in the Dallas Fort Worth area.
Our career growth and professional development opportunities are top-notch, and our benefits are equally outstanding.
Come be a part of our exceptional team as we improve the health of the people in our communities every day.
You belong here.
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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