Texas Oncology is looking for a Medical Laboratory Scientist OR Medical Laboratory Technician to join our team! This position will support the Dallas Sammons locatio n. Hours will be 8:30a - 5:00p, Monday - Friday, no weekends or major holidays.
This position will be either a level 1, 2 or Sr based on relevant candidate experience.
Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country and has approximately 600+ providers in 220+ sites across Texas and southeastern Oklahoma. Our founders pioneered community-based cancer care because they believed in making the best available cancer care accessible to all communities, allowing people to fight cancer at home with the critical support of family and friends nearby. Our mission is still the same today-at Texas Oncology, we use leading-edge technology and research to deliver high-quality, high-touch, evidence-based cancer care to help our patients achieve "More breakthroughs. More victories." ® in their fight against cancer. Today, Texas Oncology treats half of all Texans diagnosed with cancer on an annual basis.
Why work for us?
Come join our team that is responsible for helping lead Texas Oncology in treating more patient diagnosed with cancer than any other provider in Texas. We offer our employees a competitive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term disability coverage, a generous PTO program, a 401k plan that comes with a company match, a Wellness program that rewards you practicing a healthy lifestyle, and lots of other great perks such as Tuition Reimbursement, an Employee Assistance program and discounts on some of your favorite retailers.
What does the MLS/MLT do? ( including but not limited to)
Responsible for accurately performing specimen analysis, instrument maintenance, and quality control for moderate and high complexity test systems. Performs clinical tests used in the treatment and diagnosis of diseases. Demonstrates critical thinking and technical skills needed to assess the appropriateness of results, and the need for retesting or equipment recalibration. Follows quality assurance and safety policies and procedures. Works within clearly defined standard operating procedures and/or scientific methods and adheres to quality guidelines. Acts as a resource for laboratory science information. May act as primary operator for at least one laboratory instrument. May oversee daily laboratory activities in absence of supervisor. Trains employees in laboratory procedures. When volumes necessitate, assists phlebotomist with specimen collection. Responsibilities: The essential duties and responsibilities (including but not limited to)
Performs specimen analysis for chemistry, hematology and immunology specimens.
Maintains and operates all laboratory equipment.
Performs daily, weekly and monthly instrument maintenance.
Maintains adequate inventory of supplies and ensures all supplies are viable before using in patient testing.
Prepares reagents, stains and other chemical solutions as needed. Restocks the laboratory area as needed.
Adheres to the laboratory's quality control policies and documents QC activities, instrument calibrations and instrument maintenance.
Follows the laboratory's policies when test systems are not performing within the established levels of performance.
Identifies problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either corrects the problem or notifies supervisor.
Documents all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from established performance specifications.
Records proper lot numbers of all controls, calibrators, and reagents.
Participates in required proficiency testing.
Prepares peripheral blood smear and performs WBC differential on normal and abnormal smears using the microscope and Sysmex Cellavision.
Performs microscopic examination of urinary sediment.
Assists with special procedures as needed (i.e. bone marrows in the room).
Records results in LIS and appropriate logs.
Verifies all critical results and documents with accurate follow-up.
Follows the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting, and maintaining records of patient results.
Processes specimens for send-out testing and sends specimens to reference laboratories for any testing not performed in house.
Maintains proper documentation as described by the quality assurance program including accessioning logs, test report logs, quality control logs, equipment records and checklists
Processes incoming orders for lab testing including reference laboratory specimens.
Processes in-house and in-coming results for charting.
Charts patient results in a timely manner as needed.
Trains employees in laboratory procedures.
May act as primary operator for at least one laboratory instrument.
Participates in development of new instruments and procedures as needed.
Acts as a resource for laboratory science information.
May oversee daily laboratory activities of in the absence of supervisor.
Complies with quality assurance standards.
Adheres to all OSHA compliance laws and Universal Precaution procedures. Complies with applicable regulatory agency standards.
Properly disposes of hazardous materials.
Maintains a clean working environment.
Maintains confidentially of all information related to patients and medical staff.
Performs CLIA classified Moderate and High complexity testing with minimal supervision
When volumes necessitate, assist phlebotomy with specimen collection.
Qualifications: The ideal candidate for the MLS will have the following background and experience:
Level 1
Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or related health care field preferred
ASCP or AMT certification required.
Position is entry level and requires no experience
Level 2 (in addition to level 1 requirements)
Position requires a minimum of three years of experience.
Level Sr (in addition to level 1 and 2 requirements)
Position requires five years of experience.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical demands of this job typically require full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination in operation and manipulation of complex laboratory equipment. Requires sitting/standing for extensive periods of time with the use hands to finger, handle, or feel and arms to reach or carry. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision, color perception and hearing to normal range. Requires legible handwriting.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in an office environment and requires significant interaction with management, staff and external auditors and clients. Work will require frequent travel by air or automobile, approximately 70% of workweek, on average.
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