Medical Lab Scientist - Dallas

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Medical Laboratory Scientist - Microbiology

Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together

Work location:
Texas Health Dallas, 8200 Walnut Hill Lane, Dallas, Texas 75231

Work hours:
Full-Time 40 hours/week; 3 rd shift working 8 days on-6 days off

Lab Department Highlights

Fast-Paced, high-complexity Microbiology HUB laboratory serving 10 hospital sites
Team atmosphere dedicated to quality results
Variety of testing includes Microbiology (routine, AFB and fungal cultures), Molecular and Serology
Up to date instrumentation and automation

Here's What You Need

Bachelor's Degree Medical Technology, Applied Technology, Clinical Lab Science or Chemical, Physical or Biological Science preferred
Internship in an approved Medical Technology training program required
Two years' experience in Microbiology preferred
Licensed MT(ASCP) - Medical Technologist within 6 months required or MLS(ASCP) - Medical Lab Scientist within 6 months required or other AMT, AAB, HHS, NCA, HEW, CLS- CA, FL, NY state license, Philippine Board of Technical Technology Upon Hire required or M(ASCP) - Microbiology if working in Microbiology Upon Hire required or BB (ASCP) - Blood Banking if working in Blood Bank Upon Hire required

What You Will Do

Evaluate and solve problems related to collection and/or processing of specimens, maintaining specimen integrity throughout the testing process
Perform routine bacteriological culture workups and molecular testing
Facilitates workflow process
Checks outstanding tests list in a timely manner
Troubleshoots and follows through on outstanding tests which appear to have not been collected/received when expected
Knows and uses computer downtime procedures as needed when computer is not available
Helps other hospital and laboratory coworkers to provide timely patient care

Additional perks of being a Texas Health employee

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.
A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth

Entity Highlights

For more than a half-century, Texas Health Dallas has been at the forefront of health care in North Texas. We're an 875-bed, Magnet-designated, full-service hospital serving our community in and around Dallas since 1966. We specialize in cancer care, cardiology, neurosciences, women's services, and emergency medicine, we've got it.

Plus, we're a renowned Level III neonatal intensive care unit, a Comprehensive Stroke and Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence and provide wellness services, outpatient surgery and women's imaging services.

*Texas Health Dallas is a joint Commission-certified Comprehensive Stroke Center, a Level I Trauma Center, a Comprehensive Heart Attack Center, and a designated Magnet hospital.

We're a top choice in North Texas for cancer and emergency services, bariatric services, cardiac care and much more.

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.

If you're ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community, then let's show the world how we're even better together

Learn ) more about our culture, benefits, and recent awards.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employees or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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