Medical Lab Scientist Lead / MLS or MLT

Tyler Regional Hospital; Town of Texas, Tyler (WI, TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Medical Lab Scientist Lead for the evening shift. This full-time role offers the opportunity to thrive in a people-first environment, where your contributions are valued. You will take on responsibilities that include performing clinical laboratory testing, ensuring quality control, and participating in employee training. With advanced technology at your disposal, you will play a crucial role in enhancing patient care and supporting a culture of wellness and growth. If you are passionate about making healthcare better, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Career Growth Opportunities

Tuition Assistance

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate Degree in Medical Technology or related field required.
• Current knowledge of clinical laboratory techniques and principles essential.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for clinical laboratory testing related to patient care.
• Perform routine and special laboratory procedures and quality control.

Skills

Clinical Laboratory Techniques

Quality Control

Preventative Maintenance

Statistical Compilation

Education

Baccalaureate Degree in Medical Technology

Associates Degree in Medical Laboratory Technician Studies

Job description

Overview

Join our team as an evening shift, full-time, Medical Lab Scientist Lead 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 Lab 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.