Medical Laboratory Scientist - Microbiology

Medical Laboratory Scientist - Microbiology

(MLT’s will be considered)

Bring your passion to Texas Health So We Are Better + Together

• Work location: 1301 Pennsylvania Ave. Fort Worth, TX 76104
• Work hours : 24hrs; Three - 8- hour shifts; -2:30 PM – 11:00 PM; Fri – Sun

Department highlights

• Teamwork oriented approach
• Friendly and welcoming environment
• Extremely positive workplace with a culture of excellence
• Culturally diverse workforce
• This position is for the Microbiology Lab.

Here’s What You Need:

MLS Requirement

• Bachelor’s Degree for an MLS Medical Technology, Applied Technology, Clinical Lab Science or Chemical, Physical or Biological Science preferred (or attained within 3 months of hire date).
• Individuals hired as a CLS II prior to January 3, 2010 will be grandfathered to the MLS position with existing education.
• Internship in an approved Medical Technician training program required.
• 2 years’ experience in a Medical Laboratory preferred.
• Experience in Clinical Microbiology is highly preferred.
• MLS (ASCP) Medical Lab Scientist required within 6 months after hire
• MT (ASCP) Medical Technologist required within 6 months after hire
• Other AMT, AAB, HHS, NCA, HEW, CLS- CA, FL, NY state license, Philippine Board of Technical Technology required within 6 months after hire
• M(ASCP) - Microbiology if working in Microbiology required within 6 months after hire

Here’s What You Will Do:

Specimen Integrity

Laboratory Operations

Professional Accountability

Test Procedures

Quality Control/Documentation

Safety

Additional perks of being a Texas Health Medical Laboratory Scientist:

• 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.

Texas Health Fort Worth is an 851-bed, Magnet-designated, full-service hospital that has served the Fort Worth community since 1930.

We offer advanced care in cardiovascular services, high-risk obstetrics, gynecology, neurosciences, sports medicine, and emergency medicine. Our hospital also features certified programs in Advanced Hip and Knee Replacement, Brain Tumor Treatment, Advanced Spine Care, and Advanced Palliative Care. We are also home to a kidney transplant program that underscores our high-acuity capabilities, and we support Graduate Medical Education (GME) to help train the next generation of physicians.

Texas Health Fort Worth is Joint Commission-certified as a Comprehensive Cardiac Center, a Comprehensive Stroke Center, and a Level I Trauma Center. We are also a designated Magnet hospital and recognized as the Best Place to Have a Baby in Tarrant County. Texas Health Fort Worth continues to be a top choice in North Texas for emergency services, women’s health, cardiac care, and more.

If you’re ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community, then let’s show the world how we’re even better together!

Learn more about our culture, benefits, and recent awards.

Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org .

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