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Medical Laboratory Scientist

_Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together_

**Work location:** Texas Health Dallas, 8200 Walnut Hill Lane, Dallas, Texas 75231

**Work hours:** PRN – Variable Hours; Weekends Preferred

Lab Department highlights:

• Fast-Paced, high-complexity Microbiology HUB laboratory serving 10 hospital sites

• Team atmosphere dedicated to quality results

• Variety of testing includes Microbiology (routine, AFB and fungal cultures), Molecular and Serology

• Up to date instrumentation and automation

Here’s What You Need

• Bachelor's Degree Medical Technology, Applied Technology, Clinical Lab Science or Chemical, Physical or Biological Science preferred

• Internship in an approved Medical Technology training program required

• **Two years’ experience in Microbiology preferred**

• Licensed MT(ASCP) - Medical Technologist 90 Days required or MLS(ASCP) - Medical Lab Scientist 90 Days required or other AMT, AAB, HHS, NCA, HEW, CLS- CA, FL, NY state license, Philippine Board of Technical Technology Upon Hire required or M(ASCP) - Microbiology if working in Microbiology Upon Hire required or BB (ASCP) - Blood Banking if working in Blood Bank Upon Hire required

What You Will Do

• Evaluate and solve problems related to collection and/or processing of specimens, maintaining specimen integrity throughout the testing process

• 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

• Helps other hospital and laboratory coworkers to provide timely patient care

Additional perks of being a Texas Health MLS

• Benefits include 401k, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Discount Programs, as well as other benefits.

• Delivery of high-quality patient care

• Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).

• A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

Entity Highlights:

For more than a half-century, **Texas Health Dallas** has been at the forefront of health care in North Texas. We’re an 875-bed, Magnet-designated, full-service hospital serving our community in and around Dallas since 1966. We specialize in cancer care, cardiology, neurosciences, women’s services, and emergency medicine, we’ve got it. Plus, we’re a renowned Level III neonatal intensive care unit, a Comprehensive Stroke and Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence and provide wellness services, outpatient surgery and women’s imaging services. *Texas Health Dallas is a joint Commission-certified Comprehensive Stroke Center, a Level I Trauma Center, a Comprehensive Heart Attack Center, and a designated Magnet hospital. We’re a top choice in North Texas for cancer and emergency services, bariatric services, cardiac care and much more. As part of the Texas Health family and its 28,000+ employees, we’re one of the largest employers in the Dallas Fort Worth area. Our career growth and professional development opportunities are top-notch, and our benefits are equally outstanding. Come be a part of our exceptional team as we improve the health of the people in our communities every day. You belong here.

If you’re ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community, then let’s show the world how we’re even better together!

Learn (https://jobs.texashealth.org/why-texas-health/) more about our culture, benefits, and recent awards.

**_Do you still have questions or concerns?_** Feel free to email your questions to [email protected]

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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.