Medical Laboratory Scientist Lead

Heres What You Need

• Bachelors Degree Medical Technology Applied Technology Clinical Lab Science or Chemical Physical or Biological Science preferred. Individuals hired as a CLS II/CLS Ld prior to January 3 2010 will be grandfathered to the MLS Ld position with existing education required.
• 4 Years experience/and training in a Medical Laboratory is required
• 2 Years leadership experience preferred
• 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
• BB (ASCP) - Blood Banking if working Blood Bank 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.

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Medical Laboratory Scientist Lead

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Work location:Texas Health Arlington Memorial 800 W. Randol Mill Rd. Arlington TX 76012

Work hours:Full Time - Evenings Monday through Friday with rotating weekends 1400-2230

Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital has a rich history in North Texas serving the local communities of Arlington Kennedale Pantego Mansfield and Grand 369-bed acute-care full-service hospital serving our community since 1958. Our location in central Arlington provides convenient caretopeople in the DFW Metroplex and surrounding areas.

We specialize in comprehensive medical/surgical care cancer care womens services behavioral healthneurosciences and emergency medicine. Plus were a Level III neonatal intensive care unit Level III Maternal Newborn care unit and a Level III Trauma Center. Were accredited by the American College of Surgeons as a Comprehensive Community Cancer Center and by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers.

Texas Health Arlington Memorial is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center a Chest PainCenter and a Heart Failure Center. Weve been recognized by the American Heart Association with a Gold Plus award for the exceptional care we provide to our stroke heart failure and chest pain patients. Were also designated Magnet hospital! Our community members recently recognized us as the best emergency department in Arlington. Plus were recognized by Blue Cross/Blue Shield as a Blue Distinction Center for care of our patients receiving Hip and Knee Replacement and Spine Surgery procedures. Were a top choice in North Texas for cancer and emergency services womens health and much more.