Medical Laboratory Scientist, Lead

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A Lead Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) uses education experience and analytical judgment to perform the duties of clinical laboratory testing commensurate with the specialty and subspecialty assigned recognizing technical and process problems and ensuring test systems are functioning properly and within expected parameters before reporting patient test results. An MLS Lead will work independently to resolve technical problems within scope of authority making decision to notify and seek advice of next level of management or designee when indicated. The lead will provide on-site leadership of testing personnel identify personnel training needs serve as educator assist laboratory clients and identify process improvement opportunities. A lead will staff hours rotate temporary on-call as appropriate and perform other duties as assigned to meet Laboratory CCMC and CCHCS goals. Schedule is dependent on patient and laboratory need. Laboratory and Corporate Compliance as outlined by the OIG and CMS is an important aspect of our laboratorys environment. Each employee is expected to be knowledgeable of and behave in accordance with the Laboratory and Medical Center Compliance Plans. Patients served by Cook Childrens Medical Center range in age from newborn through the adolescent period. Additionally adults are occasionally served. Specific instructions appear in the procedure manuals.

• Bachelors degree in Medical Technology/Clinical or Medical Laboratory Science or an appropriate biological chemical or physical science and completion of a NAACLS (National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences) program.
• Minimum of five (5) years experience performing laboratory testing in a clinical setting to include tests CLIA-classified as waived moderate complexity or high complexity or specialist certification (SBB SC SH SM PA) and here (3) years experience performing laboratory testing in a clinical setting to include tests CLIA-classified as waived moderate complexity or high complexity.
• Graduates clinical rotation can apply to this requirement. Pediatric experience is preferred.

IMPORTANT NOTE FOR APPLICANTS WITH NON-U.S. DEGREES:
Applicants who hold degrees from institutions outside of the United States must provide Proof of U.S. Education equivalency evaluated by a recognized credential evaluation service at the time an offer is made.

Certification/Licensure:

• Candidate must be certified by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists or equivalent nationally recognized certifying agency.

NOTE: Equivalence of the degree and certification is granted to employees that meet alternative qualifications outlined in the CLIA standard Â493.1489 Standard; Testing Personnel Qualifications or Â493.1491 Technologist qualifications on or before February 28 1992.

About Us:

Cook Childrens is an equal opportunity employer. As such Cook Childrens offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race color religion sex age national origin physical or mental disability pregnancy protected veteran status genetic information or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal laws. These opportunities include terms conditions and privileges of employment including but not limited to hiring job placement training compensation discipline advancement and termination.

Cook Childrens is a Texas-only employer. If you are hired you will need to maintain your primary residence within the state of Texas along with all licenses and credentials required for your position throughout your employment.

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