Medical Lab Scientist - Lab Core - Weekend Nights

Medical Lab Scientist - Lab Core - Weekend Nights Who We Are JPS Health Network is a $950 million, tax-supported healthcare system in North Texas. Licensed for 582 beds, the network features over 25 locations across Tarrant County, with John Peter Smith Hospital a Level I Trauma Center, Tarrant County's only psychiatric emergency center, and the largest hospital-based family medical residency program in the nation. The health network employs more than 7,200 people. Acclaim Multispecialty Group is the medical practice group featuring over 300 providers serving JPS Health Network. Specialties range from primary care to general surgery and trauma. The Acclaim Multispecialty Group formed around a common set of incentives and expectations supporting the operational, financial, and clinical performance outcomes of the network. Our goal is to provide high quality, compassionate clinical care for every patient, every time. Why JPS? We're more than a hospital. We're 7,200 of the most dedicated people you could ever meet. Our goal is to make sure the people of our community get the care they need and deserve. As community stewards, we abide by three Rules of the Road:

1. Own it. Everyone who wears the JPS badge contributes to our journey to excellence.
2. Seek joy. Every day, every shift, we celebrate our patients, smile, and emphasize positivity.
3. Don't be a jerk. Everyone is treated with courtesy and respect. Smiling, laughter, compassion - key components of our everyday experience at JPS.

When working here, you're surrounded by passion, diversity, and dedication. We look forward to meeting you! Medical Lab Scientist - Lab Core - Weekend Nights Requisition Number: 47013 Employment Type: Full Time Division:

CLINICAL/PROF SERVICES - LAB

Compensation Type: Hourly Job Category: Laboratory Services Location: John Peter Smith Hospital Shift Worked: Job Description: Job Summary: The Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) performs chemical analyses of specimens to determine presence of normal and abnormal components. The Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) compiles data from various routine to complex medical laboratory tests, procedures, and analyses for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. The Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) performs assigned tasks for all patient populations and works within one or more designated departments including Chemistry; Hematology; Microbiology/Immunology/Serology; Stat Laboratory; and/or Transfusion Services. Essential Job Functions & Accountabilities: Conducts routine to complex laboratory tests and analyses of patient specimens (e.g., body fluids, such as blood, urine, and spinal fluid, etc.) for use in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and to determine presence of normal and abnormal components. Determines the acceptability of patient samples for analysis. Prepares patient samples in accordance with industry standard methods. Performs calibration and preventive maintenance procedures and verifies the acceptability of Quality Control values prior to analyzing patient samples. Prepares slides as necessary for microscopic analysis. Adds reagents or indicator solutions, and subjects specimens for processing and analysis. Analyzes patient samples and evaluates the reliability of test results according to age, gender and specimen acceptability criteria prior to releasing information for use in patient care and treatment. Performs Laboratory and Hospital Information System (LIS/HIS) computer functions involved in pre-analytic, analytic and post-analytic processes. Effectively troubleshoots and carries out preventative maintenance on equipment in the assigned area of responsibility. Reports concerns as necessary. Complies with all Federal, State and Local regulatory requirements relative to health care delivery. Participates in assigned proficiency surveys, performance improvement activities, and mandatory continuing education programs as requested and/or required. Provides technical guidance, training, and/or orientation to new employees and students. Performs special collection procedures, development of procedures, inventory, and record keeping, as assigned or required. Job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties and may be subject to change with or without notice. Staff are expected to perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Physical, Biological or Clinical Laboratory Science; or Medical Technology from an accredited college or university. Documented evidence that meets qualifications as established by the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment of 1988 (CLIA ’88) are met. Must obtain one of the following certifications through the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or American Medical Technologists (AMT) within 1 year of employment: Medical Technologist (MT); OR Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS); OR Certified Laboratory Scientist (CLS); OR Specialty certification within a related discipline. For more information, visit . To view all job vacancies, visit , ,or Job Title: Medical Lab Scientist - Lab Core - Weekend Nights Requisition Number: 47013 Employment Type: Full Time Division:

CLINICAL/PROF SERVICES - LAB

Compensation Type: Hourly Job Category: Laboratory Services Hours Worked: Fri-Sun 1800-0630 Location: John Peter Smith Hospital Shift Worked: Weekend Shift Job Description: Job Summary: The Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) performs chemical analyses of specimens to determine presence of normal and abnormal components. The Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) compiles data from various routine to complex medical laboratory tests, procedures, and analyses for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. The Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) performs assigned tasks for all patient populations and works within one or more designated departments including Chemistry; Hematology; Microbiology/Immunology/Serology; Stat Laboratory; and/or Transfusion Services. Essential Job Functions & Accountabilities: Conducts routine to complex laboratory tests and analyses of patient specimens (e.g., body fluids, such as blood, urine, and spinal fluid, etc.) for use in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and to determine presence of normal and abnormal components. Determines the acceptability of patient samples for analysis. Prepares patient samples in accordance with industry standard methods. Performs calibration and preventive maintenance procedures and verifies the acceptability of Quality Control values prior to analyzing patient samples. Prepares slides as necessary for microscopic analysis. Adds reagents or indicator solutions, and subjects specimens for processing and analysis. Analyzes patient samples and evaluates the reliability of test results according to age, gender and specimen acceptability criteria prior to releasing information for use in patient care and treatment. Performs Laboratory and Hospital Information System (LIS/HIS) computer functions involved in pre-analytic, analytic and post-analytic processes. Effectively troubleshoots and carries out preventative maintenance on equipment in the assigned area of responsibility. Reports concerns as necessary. Complies with all Federal, State and Local regulatory requirements relative to health care delivery. Participates in assigned proficiency surveys, performance improvement activities, and mandatory continuing education programs as requested and/or required. Provides technical guidance, training, and/or orientation to new employees and students. Performs special collection procedures, development of procedures, inventory, and record keeping, as assigned or required. Job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties and may be subject to change with or without notice. Staff are expected to perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Physical, Biological or Clinical Laboratory Science; or Medical Technology from an accredited college or university. Documented evidence that meets qualifications as established by the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment of 1988 (CLIA ’88) are met. Must obtain one of the following certifications through the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or American Medical Technologists (AMT) within 1 year of employment: Medical Technologist (MT); OR Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS); OR Certified Laboratory Scientist (CLS); OR Specialty certification within a related discipline. Preferred Qualifications: 1 plus years of experience performing a variety of routine to complex laboratory analysis. Location Address: 1500 S. Main Street Fort Worth, Texas, 76104 United States #J-18808-Ljbffr JPS Health Network