Medical Laboratory Scientist - MLS 25-21262

Job Title: Medical Laboratory Scientist

Location: Fort Worth, TX 76104

Duration: 3 Months

Schedule: Night Shift | 10 PM - 7 AM | 5 x 8 (40 hours/week)

Compensation: Up to $1,500 weekly

Key Responsibilities

Specimen Integrity

• Ensure specimen integrity by addressing collection and processing issues.
• Identify conditions that impact test results.
• Maintain specimen integrity during testing.

Laboratory Operations

• Manage workflow and monitor outstanding tests.
• Troubleshoot and follow up on missed tests.
• Follow computer downtime procedures.
• Notify when supplies need ordering.
• Utilize downtime for other tasks (e.g., kit evaluation, housekeeping).
• Contribute to quality patient care and cost-effectiveness.
• Assist hospital and lab coworkers.

Professional Accountability

• Train new employees, volunteers, and students.
• Assess employee competency if required.
• Participate in continuing education.
• Complete mandatory training and health requirements.
• Maintain satisfactory time/attendance and professional appearance.
• Seek help when needed and report issues.
• Promote customer satisfaction and adhere to professional behaviors.

Test Procedures

• Follow test procedures and protocols.
• Evaluate and report results accurately.
• Communicate relevant patient data to staff.
• Relay key information to the next shift and colleagues.
• Provide guidance to technical staff and support personnel.

Quality Control & Documentation

• Adhere to quality control guidelines.
• Resolve QC issues before reporting results.
• Document QC and corrective actions.
• Perform and log equipment maintenance.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues.
• Follow proficiency testing protocols.

Safety & Compliance

• Implement safety and infection control practices.
• Follow HIPAA and hospital safety policies.
• Participate in safety drills.
• Report incidents using the event reporting tool.

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 2 years of Microbiology experience.
• Strong positive interpersonal skills.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English clearly.
• Problem-solving ability and time management skills.
• Organizational skills to function in a fast-paced environment.
• Computer literacy.

Education & Licensure

• High School Diploma or higher.
• MLS (ASCP) OR MLT (ASCP) certification required.