Lead Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) (Hiring Immediately)
3 days ago
San Antonio
Embark on a rewarding career with Westover Hills Baptist Hospital hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch. At Westover Hills Baptist Hospital, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. Thats why we offer more than a job we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include: • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, • 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, • Generous paid time off, • Career development and continuing education opportunities, • Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts, • Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program General Functions: • Processes and tests blood and other body fluid specimens for the clinical laboratory, • Reviews test results and applies the correct clinical interpretation of that data, • Reports lab results accurately and responsively, to include use of a laboratory information system, • Performs operation, maintenance and advanced troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation and equipment, • Performs venous and capillary phlebotomy and ensures specimen integrity as necessary., • Performs basic clerical functions, • Writes procedures and assist in the development of department policies, • Provides direction to other laboratory staff that may include the Medical Technicians, Medical Lab Scientist I and II, Phlebotomists and other laboratory personnel, • Advanced responsibilities include, but not limited to, equipment validation and implementation; employee training and competency assessment; achieving ongoing regulatory compliance, responsibilities for CAP, TCJ, AABB or other accrediting agencies, point of care testing, quality assurance, quality control and instrument maintenance., • Oversees assigned laboratory section(s)., • Provides input on staff evaluations as requested., • Maintains complete and up to date procedure manuals., • Will work in multiple departments/sections or multiple facilities within a market, as requested., • Will serve as point of care coordinator for non-laboratory tests, as requested, • Assists with R&D projects as required, • Trains employees and students, • Relays orders, take inventory and stocks supplies, • Utilizes resources efficiently and effectively, • Maintains safe environment, • Addresses patient population-specific needs SUMMARY Under the direction of the Medical Directors and management staff, provides state of the art laboratory specimen testing, including phlebotomy, from neonates to geriatric patients ensuring patient safety. Performs advanced responsibilities as required. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned. MINIMUM EDUCATION: Bachelors Degree from an approved college or university and/or graduate of an accredited school of medical technology, or equivalent such as military training as defined by 42 CFR 493.1489. Personnel who, prior to 2/28/92 have qualified at the Medical Technologist level by achieving a satisfactory grade on a HHS examination. The above meets required criteria as defined by CLIA regulations for High Complexity testing (42 CFR 493.1489, Jan. 24, 2003). MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 3 years as a medical technologist in acute care facility with demonstration of increasing responsibilities REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Registered with an approved certifying agency (ASCP, NCA, AMT or CSMLS within 12 months of hire). Equivalency evaluation by ECE, NACES or AICE for non-US trained personnel must be completed within 30 days of hire. Licensure, as required by State. Once certified, no annual renewals are required. #LI-JH5 Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicants or employees race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. Tenet participates in the E-Verify program. Follow the link below for additional information. 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