Medical Laboratory Scientist - Blood Bank

Cook Children's Medical Center

Fort Worth, US
Perform clinical laboratory testing
Resolve technical problems
Patient test results reporting
A Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) uses education, experience and analytical judgment to perform the duties of clinical laboratory testing commensurate with the specialty and subspecialty assigned, recognizing technical and process problems and ensuring test systems are functioning properly and within expected parameters before reporting patient test results

Job Summary

  • A Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) uses education, experience and analytical judgment to perform the duties of clinical laboratory testing commensurate with the specialty and subspecialty assigned, recognizing technical and process problems and ensuring test systems are functioning properly and within expected parameters before reporting patient test results.
  • A MLS will also work independently to resolve technical problems within scope of authority, making decision to notify and seek advice of next level of management or designee when indicated.
  • Cook Children's Medical Center is the cornerstone of Cook Children's, and offers advanced technologies, research and treatments, surgery, rehabilitation and ancillary services all designed to meet children's needs.

Matching Summary

A Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) uses education, experience and analytical judgment to perform the duties of clinical laboratory testing commensurate with the specialty and subspecialty assigned, recognizing technical and process problems and ensuring test systems are functioning properly and within expected parameters before reporting patient test results.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • perform clinical laboratory testing
  • resolve technical problems
  • patient test results reporting
  • laboratory compliance plans

Nice-to-have

  • work independently
  • meet laboratory goals
  • serve adolescent patients

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology/Clinical or Medical Laboratory Science
  • NAACLS accredited program completion
  • Minimum six (6) months experience
  • Certified by American Society of Clinical Pathologists or equivalent
  • Registry eligible candidates must pass exam within one year

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