Medical Lab Scientist Lead / MLS or MLT

Hackensack Meridian Health; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Medical Lab Scientist Lead to join their team in Tyler, TX. This full-time position offers the opportunity to thrive in a supportive environment that prioritizes employee well-being and career growth. You will be responsible for performing clinical laboratory testing, ensuring quality control, and participating in training and improvement tasks. With advanced technology at your disposal, you'll play a crucial role in enhancing patient care and making healthcare better. If you're passionate about making a difference in the medical field, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Career Growth Opportunities

Tuition Assistance

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Current knowledge of clinical laboratory techniques and principles.
• Experience in quality assurance and performance improvement tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical laboratory testing for patient care and diagnosis.
• Conduct routine and special laboratory procedures with 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

Degree in Chemical, Physical, or Biological Science

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.
• Participates in 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.
• Certification within a specific area, e.g., M(ASCP), H(ASCP), C(ASCP).
• Previous clinical laboratory experience as a Medical Laboratory Technician, Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Scientist, or Medical Laboratory Scientist.