Medical Laboratory Scientist II

10K Sign On Bonus (New Hires only)

Detailed Shift/

Schedule:

Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 12‑hour shifts - 1700‑0530

Detailed

Location:

The Heart Hospital - Plano Laboratory

Specialty: Laboratory

The Med Lab Scientist 2 performs and monitors a full range of laboratory testing and analysis. Assumes responsibility for problem resolution, quality control, and required equipment maintenance with minimal supervision.

• Performs laboratory tests in compliance with department procedures and all pertinent regulatory requirements.
• Follows quality control, quality assurance, safety, and infection control procedures.
• Performs instrument maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting.
• Accurately reports test results.
• Maintains appropriate inventory of supplies.
• Maintains effective communication and working relationships with all laboratory personnel, other disciplines, and external customers.
• Participates in laboratory projects and educational activities.
• Demonstrates and educates laboratory principles and technical skills to others.

• Knowledge of laboratory regulations, protocols and procedures.
• Analytical and critical thinking abilities.
• Ability to comprehend and communicate instructions.
• Ability to perform laboratory protocols and procedures.
• Skill in the use of computers and related software applications.
• Knowledge of safety and infection control standards.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar‑for‑dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1
• Note:
  
  Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level

• Education
  :
  Bachelor's or 4 years of work experience above the minimum qualification
• Experience
  :
  Less than 1 Year of Experience
• Certification/License/Registration
  :
  • ASCP-Blood Banking Technologist (ASCP-BB)
  • ASCP-Chemistry Technologist (ASCP-C)
  • ASCP-Cytogenetics Technologist (ASCP-CG)
  • ASCP-Cytologist (ASCP-CT)
  • ASCP-Hematology Technologist (ASCP-H)
  • ASCP-Intern'l Hematology Tech (ASCP-IH)
  • ASCP-Microbiology Technologist (ASCP-M)
  • Molecular Biology Technologist (ASCP-MB)
  • ASCP-Blood Banking Specialist (ASCP-SBB)
  • ASCP-Chemistry Specialist (ASCP-SC)
  • ASCP-Hematology Specialist (ASCP-SH)
  • ASCP-Microbiology Specialist (ASCP-SM)
  • Must have one certification from one of these issuing agencies:
    • American Board of Histocompatibility (ABHI)
    • American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
    • American Medical Technologists (AMT)
    • American Association of Bioanalysts (AAB)
    • Grandfathered HEW Licensee
  • Cert Histocompatibility Spec (CHS-ABHI)
  • Cert Histocompatibility Techno (CHT-ABHI)
  • Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS)
  • HEW (HEW)
  • Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)
  • Medical Technologist (MT)
  • Specialist in Cytology-ASCP (SCT)
  • Specialist in Cytometry-ASCP (SCYM)
  • Molecular Biology Spec-ASCP (SMB)