"When I realized all of the opportunities that being a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) provides - the versatility you get with only one degree - I said sign me up! It's a really wonderful career."
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Texas Oncology is looking for a full-time Medical Laboratory Scientist Lead- Flow Cytometry to join our team!This position will support the Sammons Dallas location. This position is Monday though Friday from 7:30am-4:00pm. No weekends or Major Holidays. Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country and has approximately 600+ providers in 220+ sites across Texas and southeastern Oklahoma. Our founders pioneered community-based cancer care because they believed in making the best available cancer care accessible to all communities, allowing people to fight cancer at home with the critical support of family and friends nearby. Our mission is still the same today-at Texas Oncology, we use leading-edge technology and research to deliver high-quality, high-touch, evidence-based cancer care to help our patients achieve "More breakthroughs. More victories." ® in their fight against cancer. Today, Texas Oncology treats half of all Texans diagnosed with cancer on an annual basis.
Why work for us?
Come join our team that is responsible for helping lead Texas Oncology in treating more patient diagnosed with cancer than any other provider in Texas. We offer our employees a competitive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term disability coverage, a generous PTO program, a 401k plan that comes with a company match, a Wellness program that rewards you practicing a healthy lifestyle, and lots of other great perks such as Tuition Reimbursement, an Employee Assistance program and discounts on some of your favorite retailers.
What does the Medical Laboratory Scientist Lead do?
Is responsible for accurately performing specimen analysis, instrument maintenance and quality control procedures including moderate and high complexity laboratory tests. Initiates and follows quality assurance and safety policies and procedures. Will act as primary operator for Beckman Coulter Navious EX. Will serve as the primary trainer and resource for flow laboratory procedures. Will be the working technical lead for day to day operations in the flow laboratory; overseeing daily laboratory activities for both technical and non-technical. Assists main laboratory as needed. Assists the Lab Manager in budgeting and cost analysis. Assists lab manager with billing Interface, monthly QA/QC records, insuring that all data is submitted to respective programs for analysis before the deadline. Collates data and stores in logs to meet COLA/CLIA requirements. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.
Responsibilities: The essential duties and responsibilities:
Performs specimen analysis for all flow samples done in house for moderate and high complexity laboratory tests.
Acts as working technical lead of day to day operations for the flow laboratory.
Assists lab manager with billing report as needed.
Completes end of month QA/QC reporting, maintenance of lab records, insures all data is reported to pertinent IQAP programs.
Assists with main laboratory when needed.
Qualifications: The ideal candidate for the Medical Laboratory Scientist Lead- Flow Cytometry position will have the following background and experience:
Education/Training - Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or related science field.
Minimum five years' experience in flow testing preferred.
Experience with Beckman Coulter Navious EX preferred.
Knowledge of COLA and CLIA regulations preferred.
Working Conditions: Environment: The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Works in an Outpatient medical clinic. Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment.
Physical Requirements: The physical demands described herein are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Required full range of body motion, including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires vision and hearing to normal range.
