Medical Laboratory Scientist II

Baylor Scott & White Health is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas, promoting the well-being of individuals, families, and communities. Our core values include serving faithfully, striving for better, supporting one another, and making an impact through initiative and exceptional experiences.

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or 4 years of work experience above the minimum qualification.
• Less than 1 year of experience (or preferred: 2+ years of hospital experience as a generalist).
• ASCP MLS certification or equivalent, including one of the following:
  • 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)
  Issued by: American Board of Histocompatibility (ABHI), American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), American Medical Technologists (AMT), American Association of Bioanalysts (AAB), or Grandfathered HEW Licensee.
• 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.

Schedule

Night shift: 7 days on, 7 days off, 10:00 AM – 8:30 PM.

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.