Medical Laboratory Scientist Microbiology – Part Time

• Work location: 1301 Pennsylvania Ave. Fort. Worth, TX 76104

• Work hours: Two, 12-hour shifts, 6:30am- 7:00pm, Saturdays and Sundays with rotating holidays.

• Internship in an approved Medical Technician training program required.

• 2 years’ experience in a Medical Laboratory preferred.

• Previous microbiology experience preferred but not required.

• Strong positive interpersonal skills.

• Ability to read, write and speak English clearly.

• Problem solving ability, time management skills.

• Possess organizational skills to function successfully in a fast-paced work environment.

• Computer literate.

• Specimen integrity is recognized by evaluating and solving problems related to collection and/or processing of specimens.

• Specimen conditions are identified that adversely affect test results.

• Maintains specimen integrity throughout the testing process.

• Facilitates workflow process.

• Checks outstanding tests list in a timely manner.

• Troubleshoots and follows through on outstanding tests which appear to have not been collected/received when expected.

• Knows and uses computer downtime procedures as needed when computer is not available.

• Gives proper notification when supplies need to be ordered.

• Utilizes time between testing to accomplish other needed tasks. (evaluation of kits, preparing controls, supply management, housekeeping duties, etc.)

• Performs tasks in a manner that enhances the quality of care.

• Helps other hospital and laboratory coworkers to provide timely patient care.

• Demonstrates active cost effectiveness.

• Participates in orientation and training of students, volunteers, new employees and observers.

• May be responsible for ongoing competency assessment for employees.

• Maintains commitment to profession by attending continuing education sessions (ex. Web seminars, ASCP seminars, Tarleton and Lab sponsored seminars by industry).

• Completes mandatory hospital/laboratory education and departmental competencies within required time frame.

• Mandatory health requirements are completed with required time frame.

• Completes assigned work within required time and offers assistance to other coworkers.

• Uses laboratory equipment (computer, instruments, etc.) for hospital use only.

• Time and attendance is satisfactory.

• Employee exhibits a professional appearance.

• Seeks assistance/supervision/consultation as needed and reports to supervisor any problems and/or solution regarding delivery of patient care.

• Interacts professionally and pleasantly with all encountered and promotes customer satisfaction.

• Adhere to the THR Promise Behaviors.

• Follows established laboratory test procedures, including using proper computer protocol.

• Evaluates and reports test results.

• Communicates and documents relevant patient data to appropriate personnel.

• Relays information to next shift and coworkers (ex. instrument malfunctions, unusual patient results, testing problems).

• Gives direction and guidance to technical staff and laboratory support personnel.

• Demonstrates understanding of quality control guidelines.

• Follows Laboratory policies when quality control is not within established limits.

• Resolves quality control discrepancies before releasing/reporting patient results.

• Documents and review QC and ensure corrective action when appropriate.

• Performs and documents laboratory equipment maintenance protocols within established time limits.

• Demonstrates knowledge to troubleshoot equipment.

• Follow laboratory protocol for proficiency testing.

• Incorporates safety/infection control measures into work practices.

• Follows HIPAA guidelines.

• Demonstrates knowledge of and follows all hospital and Lab safety/infection control policies and procedures.

• Participates in required hospital/laboratory safety drills.

• Utilizes the event reporting tool to document and report patient situations, on-the–job injuries, and medical device Malfunctioning.

• Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment Program 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.

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