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Medical Laboratory Technologist

Are you looking for a rewarding career? We’re looking for a qualified Medical Laboratory Technologist, like you, to join our Texas Health Resources family.

Work location: 4400 Long Prairie Road, Flower Mound TX, 75028

Work hours: PRN

Department 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

Here’s What You Need

Education

• Associate's Degree Medical Technology, Clinical Lab Science or Chemical, Physical or Biological science preferred; must be attained within 3 months of hire is required OrOther Education equivalent to an associate's degree in a laboratory science or medical technology Must include at least 60 hours or equivalent from an accredited institution that include at a minimum either 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology coursesor 24 semester hours of science courses that include at least 6 semester hours of chemistry, 6 semester hours of biology and 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology or medical laboratory technology in any combination is required

• Associate's Degree Medical Technology, Clinical Lab Science or Chemical, Physical or Biological science preferred; must be attained within 3 months of hire is preferred

Experience

• Internship in an approved Medical Technology training program is required and

• 2 Years experience in a Medical Laboratory is preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• MLT(ASCP) - Medical Lab Technician MLT(ASCP) or equivalent (AMT, AAB, HHS, NCA, HEW, CLS- CA, FL, NY state license, Philippine Board of Technical Technology) Registry must be attained within 6 months of hire date. Prefer MLT(ASCP) 6 Months is 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

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.

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