MEDICAL LAB SCIENTIST - POCT

Who We AreJPS Health Network is a $950 million, tax-supported healthcare system in North Texas. Licensed for 582 beds, the network features over 25 locations across Tarrant County, with John Peter Smith Hospital a Level I Trauma Center, Tarrant County's only psychiatric emergency center, and the largest hospital-based family medical residency program in the nation. The health network employs more than 7,200 people.

Acclaim Multispecialty Group is the medical practice group featuring over 300 providers serving JPS Health Network. Specialties range from primary care to general surgery and trauma. The Acclaim Multispecialty Group formed around a common set of incentives and expectations supporting the operational, financial, and clinical performance
outcomes of the network. Our goal is to provide high quality, compassionate clinical care for every patient, every time.

Why JPS?We're more than a hospital. We're 7,200 of the most dedicated people you could ever meet. Our goal is to make sure the people of our community get the care they need and deserve. As community stewards, we abide by three Rules of the Road:

1. Own it. Everyone who wears the JPS badge contributes to our journey to excellence.
2. Seek joy. Every day, every shift, we celebrate our patients, smile, and emphasize positivity.
3. Don't be a jerk. Everyone is treated with courtesy and respect. Smiling, laughter, compassion - key components of our everyday experience at JPS.

When working here, you're surrounded by passion, diversity, and dedication. We look forward to meeting you!

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Job Title:

MEDICAL LAB SCIENTIST - POCT

Requisition Number:

35098

Employment Type:

Full Time

Division:

CLINICAL/PROF SERVICES - LAB

Compensation Type:

Hourly

Job Category:

Laboratory Services

Hours Worked:

Location:

John Peter Smith Hospital

Shift Worked:

Various/Rotating Shift

Job Description:

Description: The Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) - POCT performs chemical analyses of specimens to determine presence of normal and abnormal components. Compiles data from various routine to complex medical laboratory tests, procedures, and analyses for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. Performs assigned tasks for all patient populations and works within one or more designated departments including Chemistry; Hematology; Microbiology/Immunology/Serology; Stat Laboratory; and/or Point of Care Testing (POCT).
Typical Duties:

1. Serves as the POCT technical expert and information resource for the John Peter Smith Health Network. Participates in selection of test methodology appropriate for the clinical use of the test results. Ensures all activities within the scope of service continuously meet or exceed established regulatory standards.
2. Collaborate with district laboratory POC resources to establish best practices.
3. Investigates and evaluates all instances of non-compliance.
4. Conducts ongoing training sessions as needed for point-of-care testing personnel and testing site administrators if indicated.
5. Performs moderate/high complexity tests that are authorized by the laboratory supervisor, manager or director and reviews testing performance as applicable.
6. Participates and maintains records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens; performance improvement activities and mandatory continuing education programs.
7. Adheres to and understands the laboratory's quality control policies documenting all quality control activities including those that deviate from established performance specifications, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed.
8. Follows set guidelines to troubleshoot/correct assay problems or instrument malfunctions. Performs maintenance and works with supervisor/manager in troubleshooting QC or instrument problems.
9. Participates in training and orientation of new employees and students, including technical guidance.
10. Attends continuing education programs sponsored by JPS, manufacturer in-services and/or professional society programs. Appropriately uses the computer systems in the department, including proper use of order/reports/charging, and maximizes personal proficiency. Responds appropriately to email and other forms of communication in a timely manner.
11. Performs extra projects as requested and approved by supervisor.
12. Complies with all federal, state and local regulatory requirements to health care delivery.

Qualifications:

Required Education and Experience:
• Bachelor's Degree in a Chemical, Physical, Biological, or Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology from an accredited college or university.
• 2 plus year experience performing a variety of routine moderate/ high complex laboratory analysis.


Required Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training:

• MUST have and maintain throughout employment Certification in at least one of the following: ASCP or AMT or eligible.


Preferred Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training:

• Training in advanced laboratory analyzer operation and maintenance and POCT.

Location Address:
1500 S. Main Street
Fort Worth, Texas, 76104
United States