Medical Lab Assistant

UT Health East Texas; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

UT Health Tyler is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant for a weekend shift (PRN) in Tyler, TX. The MLA will assist in specimen collection, processing, testing, and quality initiatives to support patient care.

The role is part-time and based on-site, with opportunities to contribute to a leading Level I trauma and comprehensive stroke center network.

Qualifications

• Job requirements: High School diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred: Experience working in the clinical setting; Certification from a nationally recognized agency as a phlebotomist preferred.

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.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a weekend shift, 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 is the flagship hospital of the system serving hundreds of thousands annually. Specializing in advanced acute care medicine, our midtown location boasts a Level 1 trauma center and comprehensive stroke center, the region’s only EMCO program and a Level III NICU. Our medical staff includes more than 500 physicians and a full complement of subspecialty groups.

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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

Preferred Job Requirements:

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