Medical Laboratory Scientist or Tech / MLS or MLT Microbiology

Bsa Hospital - Amarillo, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Amarillo, TX

251-500 employees

Hospitals

About the position

Join our team as a full-time Microbiology Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) at BSA Hospital in Amarillo, TX. This role focuses on performing clinical laboratory testing in Microbiology, ensuring timely and accurate results for patient care and diagnosis. The position emphasizes teamwork, professionalism, and adherence to regulatory standards, with a commitment to providing quality healthcare in a compassionate environment.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient culture testing in Microbiology.
• Assumes responsibility and accountability for clinical laboratory testing related to patient care and diagnosis.
• Conducts routine and special laboratory procedures, quality control, and preventative maintenance.
• Promotes professionalism and fosters a cooperative working environment.
• Ensures timely and accurate results of laboratory procedures.
• Processes specimens in accordance with laboratory guidelines.
• Communicates pertinent data about patients or laboratory samples to care providers.
• Maintains compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Demonstrates problem-solving skills to troubleshoot critical laboratory results.
• Participates in training and mentoring of new employees, students, or interns.
• Prioritizes and organizes workload to assist coworkers in maintaining productivity.
• Implements proper infection control practices and patient identification procedures.

Requirements

• Baccalaureate Degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a related field.
• Associates degree in Medical Laboratory Technician studies or a related field is acceptable.
• Valid Clinical Laboratory Scientist License.
• Valid Medical Laboratory Scientist Certification.

Nice-to-haves

• ASCP or equivalent certification.
• Previous clinical laboratory experience as a Medical Laboratory Technician or Medical Laboratory Scientist.
• Experience in Microbiology.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance