Medical Lab Scientist - Lab Core
Children's Health Children's Health Plano, TX Plano, TX Full-time Full-time Estimated:
$54.
4K - $68.
8K a year Estimated:
$54.
4K - $68.
8K a year ABOUT THE JOB:
This job is responsible for ensuring the integrity and acceptability of specimens for testing and/or blood or blood components, performing laboratory tests, reporting test results, communicating critical values, differentiating and resolving technical, instrument, physiologic causes of problems or unexpected test results, and/or completing equipment maintenance and quality control functions.
Actively promotes a Lean work culture by performing team member duties to ensure consistent use of Lean principles and processes and continuous process improvement.
Area:
Core Lab, Plano, Texas Shift:
Monday-Friday 6:
00am-2:
30pm.
Rotating weekends.
Maintain all clinical competencies required in section and perform in accordance with laboratory policy to provide accurate test results and safe and effective blood products to patient Initiate, perform, review, and troubleshoot quality control of reagents and test systems.
Operate and perform daily preventive maintenance of equipment according to written procedures and documents, report equipment malfunctions and request service as necessary.
Look for, initiate and/or participate in quality improvement opportunities.
Actively look for ways to improve standard work processes and share insights to that end with team member, team leaders, and group leaders with the same level of importance as performing quality technical work.
Maintain inspection readiness.
Demonstrate knowledge and ownership of current inspection requirements for all applicable regulatory and accrediting agencies relating to area of responsibility.
Participate in tracers, mock inspections, regulatory reviews, and Quality Assurance meetings as required.
WORK EXPERIENCE At least 1 year job related experience preferred EDUCATION Four-year Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience Bachelor degree in Medical Technology, or a science discipline is required, consistent with Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment (CLIA) requirements.
It is acceptable to offer a position to a degree-eligible student who has successfully completed the didactic and clinical portions of the degree and is awaiting the graduation ceremony for conferring of the degree.
Req LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS Must be certified or certification eligible in medical technology with acquisition of certification within 12 months of hire, or have special competence in a specific discipline germane to the position, as determined by the Chief of Pathology.
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Individuals possessing a bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline other than medical technology (such as biology or chemistry) and who are performing in a specialized area of medical technology (such as molecular testing) and who are seeking categorical certification in this targeted area will have 12 months to complete their certification.
Extensions beyond 12 months can be approved by the Chief of Pathology provided competence in patient testing activities is documented in compliance with CLIA.
Req About us Children's Health values the role each member of our team plays in helping us make life better for children.
We employ more than 7,500 people and provide rewarding career opportunities that help them reach their highest potential.
We also hold Magnet recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center for nursing excellence, we serve as the primary pediatric teaching facility for the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center , and we are widely recognized for delivering high quality care.
Children's Health has also been named one of the 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare for nine consecutive years.
We invite you to learn more about Children's Health.
Benefits Children's Health offers competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits program and opportunities for learning and career development.
We promote a diverse and inclusive workplace, and our team members have a voice in their work through surveys and town halls.
We invite you to learn more about Children's Health.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
$54.
4K - $68.
8K a year Estimated:
$54.
4K - $68.
8K a year ABOUT THE JOB:
This job is responsible for ensuring the integrity and acceptability of specimens for testing and/or blood or blood components, performing laboratory tests, reporting test results, communicating critical values, differentiating and resolving technical, instrument, physiologic causes of problems or unexpected test results, and/or completing equipment maintenance and quality control functions.
Actively promotes a Lean work culture by performing team member duties to ensure consistent use of Lean principles and processes and continuous process improvement.
Area:
Core Lab, Plano, Texas Shift:
Monday-Friday 6:
00am-2:
30pm.
Rotating weekends.
Maintain all clinical competencies required in section and perform in accordance with laboratory policy to provide accurate test results and safe and effective blood products to patient Initiate, perform, review, and troubleshoot quality control of reagents and test systems.
Operate and perform daily preventive maintenance of equipment according to written procedures and documents, report equipment malfunctions and request service as necessary.
Look for, initiate and/or participate in quality improvement opportunities.
Actively look for ways to improve standard work processes and share insights to that end with team member, team leaders, and group leaders with the same level of importance as performing quality technical work.
Maintain inspection readiness.
Demonstrate knowledge and ownership of current inspection requirements for all applicable regulatory and accrediting agencies relating to area of responsibility.
Participate in tracers, mock inspections, regulatory reviews, and Quality Assurance meetings as required.
WORK EXPERIENCE At least 1 year job related experience preferred EDUCATION Four-year Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience Bachelor degree in Medical Technology, or a science discipline is required, consistent with Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment (CLIA) requirements.
It is acceptable to offer a position to a degree-eligible student who has successfully completed the didactic and clinical portions of the degree and is awaiting the graduation ceremony for conferring of the degree.
Req LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS Must be certified or certification eligible in medical technology with acquisition of certification within 12 months of hire, or have special competence in a specific discipline germane to the position, as determined by the Chief of Pathology.
.
Individuals possessing a bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline other than medical technology (such as biology or chemistry) and who are performing in a specialized area of medical technology (such as molecular testing) and who are seeking categorical certification in this targeted area will have 12 months to complete their certification.
Extensions beyond 12 months can be approved by the Chief of Pathology provided competence in patient testing activities is documented in compliance with CLIA.
Req About us Children's Health values the role each member of our team plays in helping us make life better for children.
We employ more than 7,500 people and provide rewarding career opportunities that help them reach their highest potential.
We also hold Magnet recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center for nursing excellence, we serve as the primary pediatric teaching facility for the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center , and we are widely recognized for delivering high quality care.
Children's Health has also been named one of the 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare for nine consecutive years.
We invite you to learn more about Children's Health.
Benefits Children's Health offers competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits program and opportunities for learning and career development.
We promote a diverse and inclusive workplace, and our team members have a voice in their work through surveys and town halls.
We invite you to learn more about Children's Health.
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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