Laboratory Scientist Position

Company: Cook Children's Health Care System
Location: Fort Worth
Posted on: November 2, 2024

Job Description:

Cook Children's Health Care System is seeking a skilled Laboratory Scientist to join their team in Fort Worth, Texas.Job Details

• Specialty: Medical Laboratory Scientist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Shift: Second Shift
• Standard Weekly Hours: 24
• Summary:A Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) at Cook Children's Health Care System utilizes education, experience, and analytical judgment to perform clinical laboratory testing duties. The CLS will work independently to resolve technical problems, making decisions to notify management when necessary. Laboratory and Corporate Compliance are essential aspects of the laboratory environment.Key Responsibilities:
  • Perform laboratory testing duties, including waived, moderate complexity, and high complexity tests
  • Work independently to resolve technical problems and make decisions to notify management
  • Ensure test systems are functioning properly and within expected parameters before reporting patient test results
  • Staff hours, rotate temporary on-call, and perform other duties as assigned to meet laboratory and Cook Children's Health Care System goalsRequirements:
    • Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology/Clinical or Medical Laboratory Science or an appropriate biological, chemical, or physical science
    • Minimum six months experience performing laboratory testing in a clinical setting
    • Certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists or equivalent nationally recognized certifying agencyCook Children's Health Care System is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from qualified candidates. We offer a competitive benefits package, including holiday pay, continuing education, and a 403b retirement plan.About Us:Cook Children's Medical Center is the cornerstone of Cook Children's Health Care System, offering advanced technologies, research, and treatments. We are committed to providing quality healthcare to children and families in our community.

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