Medical Laboratory Scientist Nights

Shift

Night (United States of America)

Address

11801 South FWY, Burleson, TX 76028

Job Description

Performs pre-analytical activities including equipment maintenance, function checks, inventory control, supply stocking, specimen collection, biological specimen processing, cleaning, and disinfection of laboratory equipment and spaces.

Conducts post-analytical activities related to laboratory testing, including reporting results and providing technical support.

Completes tests and analytical procedures efficiently and accurately according to established standard operating procedures.

Participates in proficiency testing, adhering to federal and state regulations and institutional policies.

May act as a preceptor to facilitate orientation and training to new employees and students, documenting appropriately.

Offers guidance to technicians and support staff, resolving customer service issues within guidelines and supporting education to clinical staff.

Follows safety policies including the use of PPE, handwashing, and hazardous chemical handling, and completes required training for handling hazardous waste.

Participates in laboratory and hospital performance improvement activities.

Evaluates new laboratory techniques and procedures, assisting with data collection and special projects.

Facilitates workflow and supports education to clinical staff as needed.

Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Technical skills and aptitudes related to the laboratory testing, procedures, and processes performed in the department or work area assigned
• Fulfills the requirements of the Corporate Compliance Plan and adheres to all rules and regulations of all applicable local, state, and federal agencies and accrediting bodies
• Protects confidentiality of patient information and results at all times
• Able to educate and train new staff in medical laboratory settings
• Able to effectively communicate in verbal and written English with patients, staff, partners, and customers of varied backgrounds in a respectful, effective, and professional manner
• General knowledge of laboratory testing functions and equipment use
• Able to multitask and knowledge of basic state and federal laws as applicable to the laboratory setting
• Able to handle infectious biological specimens, caustics, toxic chemicals, and/or irritants appropriately and safely
• Willingness and ability to learn and develop new techniques and procedures as needed for research protocol development
• Proficiency in a wide variety of laboratory techniques in specimen preparation, ranging from making basic solutions and reagents, to performing more complex processes such as DNA/RNA extractions, stem cell isolations, and preparations for histological evaluations

Education

• Bachelor's [Required]
• Field Of Study in a chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution OR Bachelor's degree equivalency with 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses; or 24 semester hours of science courses that include: 6 semester hours of chemistry, 6 semester hours of biology; and 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology in any combination; AND have a laboratory training program that includes: completion of a clinical laboratory training program approved or accredited by the ABHES or the CAAHEP (this training may be included in the 60 semester hours listed above); or at least three months documented laboratory training in each specialty in which the individual performs testing
• Successful completion of at least a 50-week official US military medical laboratory procedures training course and currently hold or have held the military enlisted occupational specialty of Medical Laboratory Specialist (Laboratory Technician); or qualified and served as high complexity testing personnel on or before April 24, 1995 in a CLIA-certified laboratory as of December 28, 2024, and have done so continuously since December 28, 2024.

Required Work Experience

• 2+ years of hospital core lab experience

Licenses And Certifications

• Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)
• ASCP, AMT, or AAB

Physical Requirements

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Pay Range

$26.91 - $50.05