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UT Health Tyler

Medical Lab Scientist / MLS or MLT

UT Health Tyler, Tyler, Texas, United States, 75701

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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.