Medical Laboratory ScientistAre you looking for a rewarding career? We’re looking for a qualified Medical Laboratory Scientist ,like you, to join our Texas Health Resources family.Work location: 4400 Long Prairie Road, Flower Mound TX, 75028Work hours: PRNDepartment highlights:
Teamwork oriented approach
Friendly and welcoming environment
Extremely positive workplace with a culture of excellence
Culturally diverse workforce
Distinct sense of community and a family feel
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
Additional perks of being a Texas Health 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:As the area’s first acute-care center, we provide a 24/7, 99-bed facility with more than 600 physicians on our medical staff who practice a full range of specialties. From emergency services and outpatient surgery to giving birth and routine check-ups, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Flower Mound is committed to comprehensive healthcare. Our state-of-the-art facility, coupled with a devoted team of physicians and staff, ensures the delivery of top-tier medical care. Recognized as the Best Hospital in Denton County for 11 consecutive years and designated a Bariatric Center of Excellence, we take pride in our unwavering commitment to excellence. Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Flower Mound is a hospital where employees want to work, physicians want to practice medicine and patients receive exceptional health care. Our core values revolve around respect, integrity, compassion, excellence, and a patient-focused approach to care.Explore our Texas Health careers site (https://jobs.texashealth.org/) for info like Benefits (https://jobs.texashealth.org/benefits) , Job Listings by Category (https://jobs.texashealth.org/professions) , recent Awards (https://jobs.texashealth.org/awards) we’ve won and more.Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org .#LI-TJ1Texas Health requires a resume when an application is submitted.Employment opportunities are only reflective of wholly owned Texas Health Resources entities.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employees or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
