Medical Laboratory Scientist II

About Us

Location: BSWH BUMC Downtown Dallas, TX
Department: Laboratory
Shift: Day, Monday - Friday 5am-1:30pm with weekend rotation

Job Summary

The Med Lab Scientist 2 performs and monitors a full range of lab tests and research. Assumes responsibility for problem resolution, quality control, and equipment maintenance with minimal supervision.

Essential Functions

• Performs laboratory tests in compliance with department procedures and all pertinent regulatory requirements.
• Follows quality control, quality assurance, safety, and infection control procedures.
• Performs instrument maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting.
• Accurately reports test results.
• Maintains appropriate inventory of supplies.
• Maintains effective communication and working relationships with all laboratory personnel, other disciplines, and external customers.
• Participates in laboratory projects and educational activities.
• Demonstrates and educates laboratory methods and technical skills to others.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 4 years of work experience above the minimum qualification
• Less than 1 year of experience
• Must hold ASCP certification or an equivalent credential as an MLS generalist
• A minimum of at least 2 years of experience in a hospital lab setting

Certification

Must have one certification from one of these issuing agencies: American Board of Histocompatibility (ABHI), American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), American Medical Technologists (AMT), or American Association of Bioanalysts (AAB). Grandfathered HEW Licensee also accepted.

Accepted credentials include: ASCP-Blood Banking Technologist (ASCP-BB), ASCP-Chemistry Technologist (ASCP-C), ASCP-Cytogenetics Technologist (ASCP-CG), ASCP-Cytologist (ASCP-CT), ASCP-Hematology Technologist (ASCP-H), ASCP-International Hematology Tech (ASCP-IH), ASCP-Microbiology Technologist (ASCP-M), Molecular Biology Technologist (ASCP-MB), ASCP-Blood Banking Specialist (ASCP-SBB), ASCP-Chemistry Specialist (ASCP-SC), ASCP-Hematology Specialist (ASCP-SH), ASCP-Microbiology Specialist (ASCP-SM), Cert Histocompatibility Spec (CHS-ABHI), Cert Histocompatibility Techno (CHT-ABHI), Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS), HEW (HEW), Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), Medical Technologist (MT), Specialist in Cytology-ASCP (SCT), Specialist in Cytometry-ASCP (SCYM), Molecular Biology Spec-ASCP (SMB).

Key Success Factors

• Knowledge of laboratory regulations, protocols and procedures
• Statistical and critical thinking abilities
• Ability to comprehend and communicate instructions
• Ability to perform laboratory protocols and procedures
• Skill in the use of computers and related software applications
• Knowledge of safety and infection control standards
• Ability to work in a team environment

Benefits

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.