Medical Laboratory Scientist Lead in Alliance, Nebraska at Texas Health Resources

Medical Laboratory Scientist Lead

Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together

Work location: Texas Health Alliance: 10864 Texas Health Trail Fort Worth, TX 76244

Work hours: Full Time - Evenings; Wednesday - Saturday, 12:30-23:00

Entity Highlights:

Texas Health Alliance is a 151-bed, full-service hospital serving our community since 2012. Our location in North Fort Worth provides convenient care to people in North Fort Worth, Keller, North Richland Hills, Haslet, Roanoke and surrounding areas.

We're Joint Commission-accredited with a Level III neonatal intensive care unit. Plus, we're a Baby Friendly Facility and Pathways to Excellence designated hospital. We provide wellness services, outpatient surgery and women's imaging services and are a top choice in North Fort Worth for radiology services 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.

Here's What You Need

• 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 is required

• Hematology Lead MLS with primary responsibilities over Hematology, Coagulation, and UA.

• Internship in an approved Medical Technology training program is required and
• 2 Years experience in a Medical Laboratory is preferred
• Must have Blood Bank Experience
• MT(ASCP) - Medical Technologist 6 Months is required Or
• MLS(ASCP) - Medical Lab Scientist 6 Months is required Or
• Other AMT, AAB, HHS, NCA, HEW, CLS- CA, FL, NY state license, Philippine Board of Technical
• Technology 6 Months is required Or
• M(ASCP) - Microbiology if working in Microbiology 6 Months is required

What You Will Do

• Maintains a working knowledge of continuous improvement and applies concepts and processes to the satisfaction of all accrediting agency requirements for the section: • Assists bench technologist in solving QC and technical problems • Reviews, evaluates and oversees corrective action for monthly QC • Proficiency testing • Oversees distribution, reviews returned results, completes corrective action as needed • Prepares reports for Clinical Pathologist as needed • Participates on CI and Process Improvement teams • Documents review for selected result and/or maintenance logs, billing programs, etc. • Adheres to CAP checklist requirements • Performs ongoing and periodic review of policies and procedures as defined by the Laboratory regulatory agency and revises as needed for compliance • Participates in yearly CAP checklist (interim and 2 year) • Delegate proficiency testing and review results if required by entity 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
• Maintains technical knowledge and uses technical skills to participate in daily operation of the section including: • Assumes bench duties as scheduled • Evaluates workload and assists as needed • Research new methods and systems • Assists in technical troubleshooting • Meets continuing education requirements • Prepares and/or assists in bench, daily, weekend and holiday schedules • Makes adjustments for workload, maintenance and unscheduled workflow problems • Maintains all requirements for MLS job code

• Complies with safety, infection prevention, continuous improvement and continuing education programs: • Adheres to section, laboratory, hospital and system guidelines, procedures and policies • Models compliance behavior in all regulatory requirements • Provides documentation for annual review • Maintains HIPAA requirements at all times

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.

• Explore our Texas Health careers site for info like Benefits , Job Listings by Category , recent Awards we've won and more.

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

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Primary Location: Alliance
Job: Laboratory
Organization: Texas Health Alliance 10864 Texas Health Trail TX 76244
Shift: Evening Job
Employee Status: Regular
Job Type: Standard
Schedule: Full-time