MLS - Central Staffing Office - PRN

Texas Health Resources • Arlington, TX

1d • Remote

About The Position

MLS - Central Staffing Office - PRN
Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together
Work location: Primarily remote and will attend quarterly meeting in Arlington
Work hours: PRN (will need to be available to work 8-10 hours a week)

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree (Medical Technology, Applied Technology, Clinical Lab Science or Chemical, Physical or Biological Science preferred) required. Degree may be obtained within 3 months of hire. Individuals hired as a CLS II prior to January 3, 2010 will be grandfathered to the MLS position with existing education
• 1 year experience within the last three years (excluding internship/orientation) required and
• internship in an approved Medical Technology training program required
• 2 years experience in a medical laboratory
• MT (ASCP) within 6 months of hire required or
• MLS (ASCP) within 6 months of hire required or
• MLS (ASCP) within 6 months of hire required or
• AMT, AAB, HHS, NCA, HEW, CLS- CA, FL, NY state license, Philippine Board of Technical Technology within 6 months of hire required or
• M (ASCP) microbiology within 6 months required

Responsibilities

• Specimen Integrity:
• Specimen integrity is recognized by evaluating and solving problems related to collection and/or processing of specimens
• Specimen conditions are identified that adversely affect test results
• Maintains specimen integrity throughout the testing process
• 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
• Professional Accountability:
• Participates in orientation and training of students, volunteers, new employees and observers
• May be responsible for ongoing competency assessment for employees
• Maintains commitment to profession by attending continuing education sessions (ex. Web seminars, ASCP seminars, Tarleton and Lab sponsored seminars by industry)
• Completes mandatory hospital/laboratory education and departmental competencies within required time frame
• Mandatory health requirements are completed with required time frame
• Completes assigned work within required time and offers assistance to other coworkers
• Uses laboratory equipment (computer, instruments, etc.) for hospital use only
• Time and attendance is satisfactory
• Employee exhibits a professional appearance
• Seeks assistance/supervision/consultation as needed and reports to supervisor any problems and/or solution regarding delivery of patient care
• Interacts professionally and pleasantly with all encountered and promotes customer satisfaction
• Adhere to the THR Promise Behaviors
• Test Procedures:
• Follows established laboratory test procedures, including using proper computer protocol
• Evaluates and reports test results
• Communicates and documents relevant patient data to appropriate personnel
• Relays information to next shift and coworkers (ex. instrument malfunctions, unusual patient results, testing problems)
• Gives direction and guidance to technical staff and laboratory support personnel
• Quality Control/Documentation:
• Demonstrates understanding of quality control guidelines
• Follows Laboratory policies when quality control is not within established limits
• Resolves quality control discrepancies before releasing/reporting patient results
• Documents and review QC and ensure corrective action when appropriate
• Performs and documents laboratory equipment maintenance protocols within established time limits
• Demonstrates knowledge to troubleshoot equipment
• Follow laboratory protocol for proficiency testing
• Safety:
• Incorporates safety/infection control measures into work practices
• Follows HIPAA guidelines
• Demonstrates knowledge of and follows all hospital and Lab safety/infection control policies and procedures
• Participates in required hospital/laboratory safety drills
• Utilizes the event reporting tool to document and report patient situations, on-the–job injuries, and medical device malfunctioning

Benefits

• At Texas Health, our people make this a great place to work every day. Our inclusive, supportive, people-first, excellence-driven culture make Texas Health a great place to work.
• A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level