MLS - Central Staffing Office - PRN

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) 
 

Here’s What You Need
• 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

What You Will Do
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

Additional perks of being a MLS PRN

• 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.
 
 
We invite you to join us in furthering your career through our accomplishments and philosophy of excellence.
Learn more about our culture, benefits, and recent awards.

Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org.

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