Medical Laboratory Scientist PRN – Microbiology

Here’s What You Need:

MLS Requirement

•       Bachelor’s Degree Medical Technology, Applied Technology, Clinical Lab Science or Chemical, Physical or Biological Science preferred. Individuals hired as a CLS II prior to January 3, 2010, will be grandfathered to the MLS position with existing education. degree may be obtained within 3 months of hire required.

•       Internship in an approved Medical Technician training program required.

•       Previous experience in a clinical microbiology lab highly preferred

Licenses and Certifications:

·       MT(ASCP) – Medical Technologist 90 Days Required

·       MLS(ASCP) – Medical Lab Scientist 90 Days Required

·       Other AMT, AAB, HHS, NCA, HEW, CLS- CA, FL, NY state license, Philippine Board of Technical Technology Upon Hire Required

·       M(ASCP) – Microbiology if working in Microbiology Upon Hire Required

Skills:

•       Strong positive interpersonal skills.

•       Ability to read, write and speak English clearly.

•       Problem solving ability, time management skills.

•       Possess organizational skills to function successfully in a fast-paced work environment.

•       Computer literate.

What You Will Do:

Specimen Integrity

•       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.

•       Maintains specimen integrity throughout the testing process.

 

Laboratory Operations

•       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.

•       Gives proper notification when supplies need to be ordered.

•       Utilizes time between testing to accomplish other needed tasks. (evaluation of kits, preparing controls, supply management, housekeeping duties, etc.)

•       Performs tasks in a manner that enhances the quality of care.

•       Helps other hospital and laboratory coworkers to provide timely patient care.

•       Demonstrates active cost effectiveness.

 

Professional Accountability

•       Participates in orientation and training of students, volunteers, new employees, and observers.

•       May be responsible for ongoing competency assessment for employees.

•       Maintains commitment to profession by attending continuing education sessions (ex. Web seminars, ASCP seminars, Tarleton and Lab sponsored seminars by industry).

•       Completes mandatory hospital/laboratory education and departmental competencies within required time frame.

•       Mandatory health requirements are completed with required time frame.

•       Completes assigned work within required time and offers assistance to other coworkers.

•       Uses laboratory equipment (computer, instruments, etc.) for hospital use only.

•       Time and attendance is satisfactory.

•       Employee exhibits a professional appearance.

•       Seeks assistance/supervision/consultation as needed and reports to supervisor any problems and/or solution regarding delivery of patient care.

•       Interacts professionally and pleasantly with all encountered and promotes customer satisfaction.

•       Adhere to the THR Promise Behaviors.

 

Test Procedures

•       Follows established laboratory test procedures, including using proper computer protocol.

•       Evaluates and reports test results.

•       Communicates and documents relevant patient data to appropriate personnel.

•       Relays information to next shift and coworkers (ex. instrument malfunctions, unusual patient results, testing problems).

•       Gives direction and guidance to technical staff and laboratory support personnel.

 

Quality Control/Documentation

•       Demonstrates understanding of quality control guidelines.

•       Follows Laboratory policies when quality control is not within established limits.

•       Resolves quality control discrepancies before releasing/reporting patient results.

•       Documents and review QC and ensure corrective action when appropriate.

•       Performs and documents laboratory equipment maintenance protocols within established time limits.

•       Demonstrates knowledge to troubleshoot equipment.

•       Follow laboratory protocol for proficiency testing.

 

Safety

•       Incorporates safety/infection control measures into work practices.

•       Follows HIPAA guidelines.

•       Demonstrates knowledge of and follows all hospital and Lab safety/infection control policies and procedures.

•       Participates in required hospital/laboratory safety drills.

•       Utilizes the event reporting tool to document and report patient situations, on-the–job injuries, and medical device Malfunctioning.

 

Perks of being THR Employee:

·       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.

Entity Highlights:

Texas Health Fort Worth is Joint Commission-certified as a Comprehensive Cardiac Center, Comprehensive Stroke Center, a Level I Trauma Center, a designated Magnet hospital and the Best Place to Have a Baby in Tarrant County. We are a top choice in North Texas for emergency services, women’s services, cardiac care and much more.

 

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Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org.

 

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