Medical Laboratory Scientist- PRN

Medical Laboratory ScientistAre you looking for a rewarding career? We’re looking for a qualified Medical Laboratory Scientist ,like you, to join our Texas Health Resources family.Work location: 4400 Long Prairie Road, Flower Mound TX, 75028Work hours: PRNDepartment highlights:

Teamwork oriented approach

Friendly and welcoming environment

Extremely positive workplace with a culture of excellence

Culturally diverse workforce

Distinct sense of community and a family feel

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

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.Entity Highlights:As the area’s first acute-care center, we provide a 24/7, 99-bed facility with more than 600 physicians on our medical staff who practice a full range of specialties. From emergency services and outpatient surgery to giving birth and routine check-ups, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Flower Mound is committed to comprehensive healthcare.  Our state-of-the-art facility, coupled with a devoted team of physicians and staff, ensures the delivery of top-tier medical care. Recognized as the Best Hospital in Denton County for 11 consecutive years and designated a Bariatric Center of Excellence, we take pride in our unwavering commitment to excellence.  Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Flower Mound is a hospital where employees want to work, physicians want to practice medicine and patients receive exceptional health care. Our core values revolve around respect, integrity, compassion, excellence, and a patient-focused approach to care.Explore our Texas Health careers site (https://jobs.texashealth.org/) for info like Benefits (https://jobs.texashealth.org/benefits) , Job Listings by Category (https://jobs.texashealth.org/professions) , recent Awards (https://jobs.texashealth.org/awards) we’ve won and more.Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org .#LI-TJ1Texas Health requires a resume when an application is submitted.Employment opportunities are only reflective of wholly owned Texas Health Resources entities.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employees or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.