Medical Lab Assistant

Ardent Health Services; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider in Tyler, TX, as a PRN Medical Lab Assistant. In this role, you will assist in specimen collection and laboratory testing while thriving in a supportive environment that values your growth and wellness. Your skills will contribute to enhancing patient care as part of a recognized medical team.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Certification from a nationally recognized agency as a Medical Lab Assistant within 2 years of hire.
• Experience in a clinical setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist laboratory personnel in specimen collection and processing.
• Participate in laboratory testing and quality initiatives.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Certification as a medical lab assistant

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a PRN, Medical Lab Assistant 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 and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.

• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with 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 Level 1 trauma center, a comprehensive stroke center, more than 500 physicians and a full complement of subspecialty groups.

Responsibilities

The Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) functions as a laboratory professional who assists other laboratory personnel in specimen collection, specimen receiving, specimen processing, laboratory testing, process improvement and quality initiatives.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Certification from a nationally recognized agency as a medical lab assistant within 2 years of hire date.

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Experience working in the clinical setting
• Certification from nationally recognized agency as a phlebotomist preferred.