Medical Lab Assistant

Tyler Regional Hospital; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Tyler Regional Hospital is seeking a Night Shift Medical Laboratory Assistant (PRN) in Tyler, TX. The MLA will support specimen collection, processing and testing while participating in quality initiatives and ensuring accurate lab workflow.

This position provides flexibility as a PRN role and requires the ability to work independently in a fast-paced clinical setting. The ideal candidate will have a High School diploma or equivalent and clinical experience; phlebotomy certification is

Qualifications

• Must have a High School diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred: experience working in a clinical setting.
• Preferred: nationally recognized phlebotomy certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist with specimen collection, receiving, processing, and testing; contribute to quality initiatives.
• Support lab workflows and collaborate with the laboratory team to ensure accurate results.

Skills

Clinical experience

Phlebotomy

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a night 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, 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 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.