Overview
You may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $5,000.
Join our team as a n evening shift, full-time, Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS OR 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 432 licensed beds specializing in advanced acute care medicine. Our hospital includes a 24-hour ER with Level 1 trauma center, a comprehensive stroke center, more than 500 physicians and a full complement of subspecialty groups.
Responsibilities
* The Medical Laboratory Scientist 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.