Medical Lab Scientist - $28-36 per hour

Company: Cook Children's Health Care System
Location: Fort Worth
Posted on: February 4, 2025

Job Description:

Cook Children's Health Care System is seeking a Medical Lab Scientist for a job in Fort Worth, Texas.
Medical Lab Scientist
Discipline: Allied Health Professional
Start Date: ASAP
Employment Type: Staff
Medical Center - Fort Worth
Lab-Blood Bank
Shift:
Third Shift (United States of America)
A Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) uses education, experience and analytical judgment to perform the duties of clinical laboratory testing commensurate with the specialty and subspecialty assigned, recognizing technical and process problems and ensuring test systems are functioning properly and within expected parameters before reporting patient test results. An MLS will staff hours, rotate temporary on-call, as appropriate, and perform other duties as assigned to meet Laboratory, CCMC and CCHCS goals. Schedule is dependent on patient and laboratory need. Laboratory and Corporate Compliance, as outlined by the OIG and CMS, is an important aspect of our laboratory's environment. Each employee is expected to be knowledgeable of and behave in accordance with the Laboratory and Medical Center Compliance Plans. Patients served by Cook Children's Medical Center range in age from newborn through the adolescent period. Additionally, adults are occasionally served. Bachelor's degree required in Medical Technology/Clinical or Medical Laboratory Science or an appropriate biological, chemical, or physical science
Completion of a NAACLS (National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences) program
Minimum six (6) months experience performing laboratory testing in a clinical setting to include tests CLIA-classified as waived, moderate complexity or high complexity. Graduates' clinical rotation can apply to this requirement
Registry eligible candidates must pass the certifying exam within one year of graduation; Registry eligible candidates who have not yet received certification may perform waived or moderate complexity testing only

NOTE: Equivalence of the degree and certification is granted to employees that meet alternative qualifications outlined in the CLIA standard -- Standard; Testing Personnel Qualifications or -- Technologist qualifications on or before February 28, 1992


Cook Children's Medical Center is the cornerstone of Cook Children's, and offers advanced technologies, research and treatments, surgery, rehabilitation and ancillary services all designed to meet children's needs.

Cook Children's is an EOE/AA, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.
Cook Childrens Health Care System Job ID #JR-109567. Medical Laboratory Scientist
About Cook Children's Health Care System
About Cook Children's
Promise is a strong word with deep meaning that everyone understands-especially kids. This is what drives us to blaze new trails with innovative technology, research, exceptional medical care and competitive programs that benefit children who don't otherwise have access to quality health care. Cook Children's employees come to work every day to keep that Promise, connecting the dots between caregivers, families and communities.
Surpassing 105 years, with more than 10,000 employees, we are here for every child, every day. Our not-for-profit organization includes two medical centers, a large physician network, a home health company, three surgery centers, a health plan, health services and a health foundation. Employer in Health Care with nearly 100 clinical locations throughout Texas, where we invite you to call home.
Holiday Pay
- 403b retirement plan
- Mileage reimbursement
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Employee assistance programs

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