Medical Laboratory Scientist

Cook Children's Health Care System

Fort Worth, TX, United States
Clinical laboratory testing
Analytical judgment in lab processes
Operate within laboratory compliance standards
A Medical Laboratory Scientist uses education, experience and analytical judgment to perform clinical laboratory testing and ensure test systems function properly before reporting patient test results

Job Summary

  • A Medical Laboratory Scientist uses education, experience and analytical judgment to perform clinical laboratory testing and ensure test systems function properly before reporting patient test results.
  • The role requires working independently to resolve technical problems and rotating temporary on-call as appropriate to meet laboratory and organizational goals.
  • Cook Children's Medical Center offers advanced technologies, research, treatments, and ancillary services designed to meet children's needs.

Matching Summary

A Medical Laboratory Scientist uses education, experience and analytical judgment to perform clinical laboratory testing and ensure test systems function properly before reporting patient test results.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Clinical laboratory testing
  • Analytical judgment in lab processes
  • Operate within laboratory compliance standards
  • Third shift work schedule
  • Independent problem resolution

Nice-to-have

  • Pediatric experience
  • Temporary on-call rotation
  • Work in a children’s medical center environment

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related science
  • Completion of NAACLS accredited program
  • Minimum six months clinical laboratory testing experience
  • Certification by ASCP or equivalent certifying agency
  • Registry eligible candidates must pass certification exam within one year
  • Proof of U.S. education equivalency for non-U.S. degrees

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