Lead Chemistry Medical Lab Scientist

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

- Benefits from Day One

- Paid Days Off from Day One

- Student Loan Repayment Program

- Career Development

- Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

- Mental Health Resources and Support

Our promise to you:

Joining Texas Health Hospital Mansfield - AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It's about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. Texas Health Hospital Mansfield - AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Texas Health Hospital Mansfield- operates as a joint venture between Texas Health Resources and AdventHealth.

Schedule: Full Time

Shift : Thursday - Sunday 10am - 8:30pm

Location: 2300 Lone Star Road; Mansfield, TX 76063

The community you'll be caring for:

• Join a family of caregivers focused on whole-person health and committed to making communities healthier.

• Provide wholistic care for patients that extends to the spiritual level by praying with patients and families. Chaplains are available to meet with patients, families and team members 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to provide spiritual support.

• Help develop a brand new $150 million community hospital and medical office building that will provide services such as Emergency Services, Medical/Surgical, ICU, Women's Services, General Surgery, Orthopedics, Interventional Cardiology and Gastroenterology.

• Grow in your career with AdventHealth , named in 2018 by Becker's Hospital Review as one of the "150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare". AdventHealth has partnered with Texas Health Resources, named in 2019 as one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For, to build Texas Health Mansfield, which is creating new opportunities for employment and professional growth.

• Thrive in the Mansfield community , ranked by CNN/Money Magazine as #17 for "Best Places to Live". Mansfield is one of the fastest growing areas of North Texas, projected to reach more than 250,000 residents by 2023. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 41%, higher than the national average of 33.5%. Mansfield has top-rated schools, over 1000 acres of parkland, quality housing, a historic downtown area, recreational opportunities for all ages, and a growing business community.

The role you'll contribute:

The Lead Medical Laboratory Scientist performs various laboratory procedures in assigned areas as licensed/certified. Is responsible for managing assigned selected aspects of laboratory processes or shifts, which may include workflow, quality control process, performance improvement activities, training of new employees, advanced problem solving for customers and coworkers, department equipment or computer maintenance and upgrades, writing/reviewing procedures, or other tasks assigned.

The value you'll bring to the team:

• Assess competencies according to Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) regulations

• Reads, examines, and interprets complex test results. Serves as a resource and addresses complex tests/procedures

• Performs assigned pre-analytical activities related to laboratory testing, which may include general and analytical equipment maintenance, function checks and documentation; inventory control and supply stocking, specimen collection as needed; biological specimen processing; cleaning and disinfection of selected or assigned laboratory equipment and spaces; quality control and calibration performance; and other pre-analytical activities

• Performs all expected tests and analytical procedures for assigned department or work area efficiently and accurately, according to established procedures, performance standards, and departmental competency standards. Participates in proficiency testing, consistently adhering to federal and state regulations as well as Institutional policies

• Performs post-analytical activities related to laboratory testing, reporting results (including highly abnormal results) in accordance with established procedures. Provides and acts on technical and support information related to the elements of laboratory testing for all age groups, neonatal through geriatric patients

• Participates in the evaluation of new laboratory techniques and procedures. Assists with data collection and special projects, as assigned. Assists in the documentation and submission of required laboratory, departmental, and staff statistics/reports

Qualifications
The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed :

Minimum qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree in a chemical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology, or related field

• Two years of technical hospital experience

• Must have Chemistry experience and some leadership experience, preferably in Chemistry.

• Must hold a national certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Technologist such as ASCP, AAB, or AMT unless grandfathered per state requirement

Preferred qualifications:

• Five years of technical experience

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