Medical Lab Scientist Lead / MLS or MLT

ZipRecruiter; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a full-time Medical Lab Scientist Lead in Tyler, TX. This role focuses on performing clinical laboratory tests, ensuring quality assurance, and training new employees. Enjoy a supportive environment with career growth opportunities and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Tuition Assistance

Qualifications

• Current knowledge of clinical laboratory techniques and principles.
• Certification such as ASCP (M(ASCP), H(ASCP), C(ASCP)) or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical laboratory testing related to patient care and diagnosis.
• Participate in quality assurance, performance improvement tasks, and training.

Skills

Clinical Laboratory Techniques

Quality Assurance

Education

Baccalaureate Degree in Medical Technology

Associate's Degree in Medical Laboratory Technician Studies

Job description

Job DescriptionOverview

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 responsible for performing clinical laboratory testing related to patient care and diagnosis.
• This position performs routine and specialized laboratory procedures, quality control, preventative maintenance, minor equipment repairs, inventory control, and statistical data compilation.
• Participates in quality assurance, performance improvement tasks, new employee training, and proficiency testing as assigned.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate Degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or an Associate's degree in Medical Laboratory Technician Studies or a related scientific field (chemical, physical, or biological sciences).
• Current knowledge of clinical laboratory techniques and principles.
• Certification such as ASCP (M(ASCP), H(ASCP), C(ASCP)) or equivalent.
• Previous experience as a Medical Laboratory Technician, Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Scientist, or Medical Laboratory Scientist within a clinical laboratory.