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UT Health Tyler

Medical Lab Scientist / MLS or MLT

UT Health Tyler, Whitehouse

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Overview
Join our team as a day shift , part -time , Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Medical Lab Technician (MLT) in Tyler, TX.
Why Join Us?
Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better
  • Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance , and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
  • People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
  • Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.
Get to Know Your Team:
  • UT Health Tyler, the flagship hospital of the system, has 502 licensed beds specializing in advanced acute care medicine. Our hospital includes a 24-hour ER with a Level 1 trauma center, a comprehensive stroke center, more than 500 physicians, and a full complement of subspecialty groups
Explore Career Pathways for Laboratory Professionals:
Responsibilities
  • The Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) functions as a professional who assumes responsibility and accountability for the performance of clinical laboratory testing that pertains to patient care and diagnosis.
  • This position performs routine and special laboratory procedures, quality control, preventative maintenance, minor equipment repairs, inventory control, and statistical compilation.
  • Will additionally participate in the quality assurance and performance improvement tasks, new employee training, and proficiency testing as assigned.
Qualifications
Job Requirements:
  • Baccalaureate Degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or Associates degree in Medical Laboratory Technician Studies or a chemical, physical or biological science.
  • Current knowledge of clinical laboratory techniques and principles
Preferred Job Requirements:
  • ASCP or equivalent
  • Certification within a specific area, i.e. M(ASCP), H(ASCP), C(ASCP) qualifies.
  • Current knowledge of clinical laboratory techniques and principles.
  • Previous clinical laboratory experience as a Medical Laboratory Technician, Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Laboratory Scientist within a clinical laboratory.