MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST

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LABORATORY SERVICES | Full Time | Day

About this position

Req #: 22962
Category: LABORATORY SERVICES
Division: Clinical / Professional Services
Employment Type: Full Time
Shift: Day
Hours: Fri-Sun 7:30pm-7am
Compensation Type: Hourly
Facility: John Peter Smith Hospital
Location: 1500 S. Main Street, Fort Worth, TX

Description

Job Description:

Description: The Medical Laboratory Scientist – (MLS) performs chemical analyses of specimens to determine presence of normal and abnormal components. The Medical Laboratory Scientist – (MLS) compiles data from various routine to complex medical laboratory tests, procedures, and analyses for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. The Medical Laboratory Scientist – (MLS) performs assigned tasks for all patient populations and works within one or more designated departments including Chemistry; Hematology; Microbiology/Immunology/Serology; Stat Laboratory; and/or Transfusion Services.

Typical Duties

Conducts routine to complex laboratory tests and analyses of patient specimens (e.g. body fluids, such as blood, urine, and spinal fluid, etc.) for use in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and to determine presence of normal and abnormal components.
Determines the acceptability of patient samples for analysis. Prepares patient samples in accordance with industry standard methods.
Performs calibration and preventive maintenance procedures and verifies the acceptability of Quality Control values prior to analyzing patient samples.
Prepares slides as necessary for microscopic analysis. Adds reagents or indicator solutions, and subjects specimens for processing and analysis.
Analyzes patient samples and evaluates the reliability of test results according to age, gender and specimen acceptability criteria prior to releasing information for use in patient care and treatment.
Performs Laboratory and Hospital Information System (LIS and HIS) computer functions involved in pre-analytic, analytic and post-analytic processes.
Effectively troubleshoots and carries out preventative maintenance on equipment in the assigned area of responsibility. Reports concerns as necessary.
Complies with all Federal, State and Local regulatory requirements relative to health care delivery.
Participates in assigned proficiency surveys, performance improvement activities, and mandatory continuing education programs as requested and/or required.
Provides technical guidance, training, and/or orientation to new employees and students.
Performs special collection procedures, development of procedures, inventory, and record keeping, as assigned or required.
Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

Required Education and Experience:

Bachelors Degree

Required Licensure/Certification:
MUST have and maintain throughout employment Certification in at least one of the following:

Medical Technologist (MT); OR
Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS); OR
Specialty certification within a related disciple from the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or American Medical Technologists (AMT)
If the member is ASCP or AMT certification-eligible as an MT or MLS, they will have up to one (1) year from hire to acquire the proper certification listed above

Preferred Education and Experience:

Bachelors Degree in Chemical, Physical, Biological or Clinical Laboratory Science; or Medical Technology from an accredited college or university
1 plus year experience performing a variety of routine to complex clinical laboratory analysis.

Location Address:
1500 S. Main Street
Fort Worth, Texas, 76104
United States

About JPS

Our Community

JPS Health Network has been named best hospital in the United States by Washington Monthly Magazine—simply put, we offer the best care to the people of Tarrant County, TX, and we are here to serve everyone, regardless of social or economic status. Come help us make a difference in our community.

At JPS our mission isn’t to chase awards or seek recognition; we are dedicated to providing the best care we can to the people of Tarrant County. We are always looking for dedicated, caring individuals to join our team and contribute not only to our success, but also to the success and health of our community.

Who We Are

JPS Health Network is a $950 million, tax-supported health care system in North Texas. Licensed for 578 beds, the network features over 25 locations across Fort Worth, with John Peter Smith Hospital—home to Tarrant County’s first and only Level 1 Trauma Center, only psychiatric emergency services site, and the largest hospital-based family medicine residency program in the nation—and more than 40 community-based clinics. All told, our network employs more than 7,200 people.

Acclaim is our multispecialty medical practice group featuring over 300 providers serving the JPS Health Network. Specialties range from primary care to general surgery and trauma. The Acclaim group formed around a common set of incentives and expectations supporting the operational, financial, and clinical performance outcomes of the network. Our goal is to provide high quality, compassionate clinical care for every patient, every time.

Why JPS?

We’re more than a hospital. We’re 7,200 of the most dedicated people you could ever meet. Our goal is to make sure the people of our community get the care they need and deserve. As community stewards, we abide by three rules:

Own it. Everyone who wears the JPS badge contributes to our journey to excellence.
Seek joy. Every day, every shift, we celebrate our patients, smile, and emphasize positivity.
Don’t be a jerk. Everyone is treated with courtesy and respect. Smiling, laughter, compassion—key components of our everyday experience at JPS.

When working here, you’re surrounded by passion, diversity, and dedication. We look forward to meeting you!

For more information, visit www.jpshealthnet.org.

To view all job openings, visit www.jobs.jpshealthnet.org or www.teamacclaim.org.