Medical Lab Scientist / MLS or Medical Lab Technician / MLT

UTHealth Carthage Hospital; Carthage (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

UT Health Carthage in Carthage, TX invites applications for a variable shift, PRN Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT). The role covers professional responsibility for clinical laboratory testing, with duties in routine and special procedures, quality control and maintenance.

Qualified candidates will have a degree in Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Science or related field and current knowledge of laboratory techniques.

Qualifications

• Current knowledge of clinical laboratory techniques and principles.

Responsibilities

• The MLS/MLT functions as a professional who assumes responsibility and accountability for the performance of clinical laboratory testing that pertains to patient care and diagnosis.
• 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.

Skills

Clinical laboratory testing knowledge

Education

Baccalaureate Degree in Medical Technology or Clinical Laboratory Science; or Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technician Studies or related science

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a variable shift, PRN, Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) in Carthage, TX.

Why Join Us?

• 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 Carthage boasts 23 private patient rooms featuring a 24-hour emergency department, designated as a Level IV trauma center with advanced diagnostic technology, a cardiac rehabilitation program, a GI lab, outpatient clinics and a sleep lab.

Explore Career Pathways for Laboratory Professionals:

Responsibilities

• The Medical Laboratory 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.