Medical Laboratory Scientist

Job Title Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) Location Irving, TX 75063 Shift Night shift (3rd Shift) 2:00‑10:30 a.m. (CST), Tuesday‑Saturday Hours 40 hrs/week Pay Rate $2,200 – $2,400 per week Job Description Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting, and maintaining records of patient test results. Maintain records that demonstrate proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens. Analyze specimens using approved testing procedures (see department SOPs). Review and release test results. Follow CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and safety guidelines as described in their respective guidelines. Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and all maintenance performed. Follow the laboratory's established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance. Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results, correct the problems encountered or immediately notify the senior technologist or supervisor. Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications. Follow department's procedure in reporting STATS or Critical results to clients. Answer questions from customers or other lab personnel, if applicable. Maintain complete records of all testing performed on‑site. Maintain general appearance of the department. Ensure reagents/test kits have received dates, expiration dates, and, if applicable, opened dates. Review/train on new procedures. Attend monthly department and any additional training/educational meetings. Participate in all applicable safety training sessions; know the location and contents of the safety manual and the use of all applicable safety equipment. Participate in government or regulatory agency inspections, if needed. Perform other duties as directed by supervisor. Required Knowledge A solid understanding of basic laboratory testing is required. The successful candidate must possess good computer skills and ability to adapt to working in multiple computer systems, and knowledge of QC and QA as well as all areas of the laboratory. Education BS in Medical Technology preferred; or BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology, or Associate's degree in Laboratory Science or Medical Technology, or previous qualification as a Technologist under 42 CFR 493. 1433 (published March 14, 1990). Foreign‑educated candidates must provide a detailed credential evaluation from IERF (International Education Research Foundation). U.S. educated candidates must provide a detailed original transcript. A successful candidate should possess or be eligible for national certification as an MT/MLT from a recognized organization (ASCP or AMT). Work Experience 1 year clinical experience (high‑complexity testing) preferred. Minimum of 1 year of clinical laboratory experience in highly complex testing for those with BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology. National and state licensure as required. Special Requirements Ability to establish work priorities and handle several procedures simultaneously. Interaction with other departments. Contact with clients may be required; good customer‑service skills are important. Protection of patient confidentiality at all times. Additional Job Details Blood Bank Experience Required Benefits Pride‑Health offers eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k) retirement savings, life and disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors. Equal Opportunity Employer Pride‑Health is an equal‑opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Fair Chance Employer Pride‑Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances. Accommodations We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us. San Francisco Lactation Accommodation Only applicable for San Francisco candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring or any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation. #J-18808-Ljbffr