Medical Lab Assistant

Ardent Health Services; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Medical Lab Assistant to join their team in Tyler, TX. This role offers an exciting opportunity to thrive in a people-first environment, where your contributions are valued. As a vital member of the laboratory team, you will assist in specimen collection, processing, and testing, ensuring high-quality patient care. With a focus on career growth and wellness, this position is ideal for individuals looking to make a meaningful impact in healthcare. Join a supportive culture that prioritizes your professional development and well-being while working with advanced technology in a leading healthcare facility.

Benefits

Career growth opportunities

Wellness resources

Inclusive culture

Advanced technology support

Qualifications

• High School diploma required, certification as a medical lab assistant within 2 years.
• Experience in a clinical setting preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Specimen Collection

Laboratory Testing

Process Improvement

Quality Initiatives

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Certification as a medical lab assistant

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, 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.