Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) – Laboratory Department Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together Work location: Texas Health Kaufman-850 Ed Hall Drive, Kaufman 75142 Work hours: Full Time Monday through Friday 2:00pm – 10:30pm for 40 hrs./week. Laboratory Department highlights: + Diverse team whose primary focus is ensuring accuracy of patient results. + Community hospital in the fastest growing county in the country. + Newly remodeled laboratory with latest technology. Here’s What You Need + Bachelor's Degree Medical Technology, Applied Technology, Clinical Lab Science or Chemical, Physical or Biological Science preferred. Individuals hired as a CLS II prior to January 3, 2010 will be grandfathered to the MLS position with existing education. degree may be obtained within 3 months of hire is required + Internship in an approved Medical Technology training program is required and + 2 Years experience in a Medical Laboratory is preferred + MT(ASCP) - Medical Technologist within 6 Months is required Or + MLS(ASCP) - Medical Lab Scientist within 6 Months is required Or + Other AMT, AAB, HHS, NCA, HEW, CLS- CA, FL, NY state license, Philippine Board of Technical Technology 6 Months is required Or + M(ASCP) - Microbiology if working in Microbiology within 6 Months is required What You Will Do + Maintains specimen integrity throughout the testing process + Demonstrates active cost effectiveness + Participates in orientation and training of students, volunteers, new employees and observers + Adhere to the THR Promise Behaviors + Gives direction and guidance to technical staff and laboratory support personnel + Demonstrates understanding of quality control guidelines + Follow laboratory protocol for proficiency testing + Incorporates safety/infection control measures into work practices + Utilizes the event reporting tool to document and report patient situations, on-the job injuries, and medical device malfunctioning Additional perks of being a Texas Health Medical Laboratory Scientist + Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, student Loan forgiveness as well as several other benefits. + Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice. + Strong Unit Based Council (UBC). + A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth. For more than 40 years, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Kaufman has served the communities of Kaufman, Crandall, Forney, Gun Barrel City, Mabank, Terrell and surrounding areas. We’re a 91-bed, acute-care, full-service hospital that serves our community with excellence every day. We specialize in a wide variety of surgical services, including orthopedic surgery as well as diagnostic and imaging services and outpatient physical therapy. We also specialize in respiratory care, nuclear medicine and emergency medicine. Texas Health Kaufman is a Joint Commission-certified facility. We’re recognized by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as a Pathway to Excellence hospital for our commitment to creating a positive practice environment that engages and empowers our staff. 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 (https://jobs.texashealth.org/why-texas-health/) more about our culture, benefits, and recent awards. Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org \#LI-TJ1 Texas Health requires a resume when an application is submitted.Employment opportunities are only reflective of wholly owned Texas Health Resources entities. 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.