Lead Medical Laboratory Scientist

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_We’re looking for qualified Registered Nurses to join our Texas Health family. Is that you?_

Work location: Texas Health Rockwall – 3150 Horizon Road, Rockwall TX 75032

Work hours: Full Time Days. Monday to Friday. 6:00am -2:30pm for 40 hrs./week. Weekend and holiday requirements

Lab Department Highlights:

+ Great opportunity for growth

+ Friendly work environment with skilled staff

+ Supportive laboratory department leaders

Here’s What You Need

+ Bachelor's Degree Medical Technology, Applied Technology, Clinical Lab Science or Chemical, Physical or Biological Science preferred. Individuals hired as a CLS II prior to January 3, 2010 will be grandfathered to the MLS position with existing education. degree may be obtained within 3 months of hire is required

+ 4 Years experience/and training in a medical laboratory is required and

+ 2 Years leadership experience is preferred.

+ MT(ASCP) - Medical Technologist Upon Hire is required Or

+ MLS - Medical Lab Scientist Upon Hire R is required Or

+ Other AMT, AAB, HHS, NCA, HEW, CLS- CA, FL, NY state license, Philippine Board of Technical Technology Upon Hire is required Or

+ M(ASCP) - Microbiology if working in Microbiology Upon Hire is required Or

+ BB (ASCP) - Blood Banking if working in Blood Bank Upon Hire is required

+ Strong positive interpersonal skills. Ability to read, write and speak English clearly. Problem solving ability, time management skills. Possess organizational skills to function successfully in a fast paced work environment. Computer literate in Word, Excel or other data bases. Administrative skills to compile statistics and maintain logs. Ability to multitask. Preferred: Experience with Cerner Millennium LIS.

What You Will Do

+ Maintains a working knowledge of continuous improvement and applies concepts and processes to the satisfaction of all accrediting agency requirements for the section

+ Assists bench technologist in solving QC and technical problems

+ Oversees distribution, reviews returned results, completes corrective action as needed

+ Delegate proficiency testing and review results if required by entity

+ Maintains technical knowledge and uses technical skills to participate in daily operation of the section including:

+ Complies with safety, infection prevention, continuous improvement and continuing education programs

+ Adheres to section, laboratory, hospital and system guidelines, procedures and policies

+ Participates and fulfills project assignments, facility changes, new methods or instrument implementation:

Additional perks of being a Texas Health

+ Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment programs 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:

Texas Health Hospital Rockwall has proudly served the growing areas of Rockwall, Kaufman, Hunt, and surrounding counties for more than 15 years. Our caregivers live in these tight-knit communities, so we remain dedicated to providing the best care possible for our neighbors, friends, and family members.

Texas Health Rockwall is proud to be designated as an ANCC Pathway to Excellence® facility for our commitment to a positive practice environment and staff well-being.

We have 105 inpatient beds for acute medical and surgical needs. Our campus has a Women’s Imaging and Breast Center, a bariatric clinic, an ambulatory surgery center, and a variety of physician practices all dedicated to our evolving community health needs. Plus, we have several new and expanded service lines, including a Level 2 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, updated labor and delivery suites, a cardiac catheterization lab, an interventional radiology suite, additional surgery suites, and expanded emergency and intensive care areas.

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.

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