Lead Medical Lab Scientist
Our promise to you:
Joining Texas Health Mansfield is about being part of something bigger. It's about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. Texas Health Mansfield is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.
All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:
- Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
- Paid Time Off from Day One
- 403-B Retirement Plan
- 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
- Career Development
- Whole Person Well-being Resources
- Mental Health Resources and Support
- Pet Benefits
Schedule:
Full time
Shift:
Day (United States of America)
Address:
2300 LONESTAR RD
City:
MANSFIELD
State:
Texas
Postal Code:
76063
Job Description:
• Provides orientation and training to new employees and medical technology students, acting as a preceptor when teaching new staff and students, and documenting orientation and training. • Provides guidance to technical and support staff, resolves customer service issues within guidelines, and supports education to clinical staff as appropriate or requested.
• Follows appropriate safety policies, including the use of PPE, handwashing, and hazardous chemical handling.
• Participates in laboratory and hospital performance improvement activities.
• Assists the laboratory management with special projects as assigned.
• Manages quality assessment, technical oversight, problem-solving, scheduling, interviewing applicants, providing input for staff performance, and overseeing training and competency evaluations.
• Performs assigned pre-analytical activities related to laboratory testing, including equipment maintenance, function checks, inventory control, specimen collection, biological specimen processing, cleaning and disinfection, quality control, and calibration performance.
• Performs all expected tests and analytical procedures efficiently and accurately according to established procedures, performance standards, and departmental competency standards.
• Reads, examines, and interprets complex test results, serving as a resource and addressing complex tests and procedures.
• Performs post-analytical activities related to laboratory testing, reporting results (including highly abnormal results) in accordance with established procedures, and providing technical and support information for all age groups.
• Leads quality control and quality assurance testing.
• Manages instrument maintenance and troubleshooting practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Technical skills and aptitudes related to the laboratory testing, procedures, and processes performed in the department or work area assigned [Required]• Follows and ensures adherence of staff, to the Corporate Compliance Plan and to all rules and regulations of all applicable local, state, and federal agencies and accrediting bodies; protects confidentiality of patient information and results at all times [Required]• Ability to work independently and adapt to varying priorities, including directing workflow with minimal supervision [Required]• Ability to maintain equipment/records and perform quality assessment activities [Required]• Ability to educate and train new staff in medical laboratory settings [Required]• Able to effectively communicate in verbal and written English with patients, staff, partners, and customers of varied backgrounds in a respectful, effective, and professional manner [Required]• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office. Ability to operate computer systems in order to maintain patient documentation, testing records, and other related documents [Required]
Education:
• Bachelors [Required]
Field of Study:
• in a chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution OR if the field of study does not match, candidate must meet the CLIA equivalency listed in additional information
Work Experience:
• 2+ years of technical experience [Required]
Licenses and Certifications:
MLS (ASCP) and MLS (AMT)
Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements)
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Pay Range:
$29.60 - $55.05
This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.