Medical Lab Scientist / MLS or Medical Lab Technician / MLT

Ardent Health Services; Texas; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Job summary

UT Health Pittsburg is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Medical Lab Technician (MLT) for day shift, full-time in Pittsburg, TX. The role involves performing clinical laboratory testing, quality control, and supporting patient care with accurate results.

Candidates should hold a Bachelor's in Medical Technology or related field, or an associate degree for MLT, and ASCP or equivalent certification. Knowledge of current laboratory techniques and continuous learning are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a chemical, physical or biological science, or an Associates degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or related field.
• ASCP or equivalent certification is required and must be maintained without lapse during employment.
• Current knowledge of clinical laboratory techniques and principles is required.

Responsibilities

• The Medical Laboratory Scientist/Technician performs routine and special laboratory procedures, quality control, preventative maintenance, inventory control, and statistical compilation for patient care and diagnosis.
• Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement tasks, new employee training, and proficiency testing as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a chemical, physical or biological science

Associates degree in Medical Laboratory Technician studies or a chemical, physical or biological science associates degree

ASCP or equivalent

Current knowledge of clinical laboratory techniques and principles

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Medical Lab Technician (MLT) in Pittsburg, TX.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive:We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuitionassistance, 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 Pittsburg offers 25 private rooms, a 24-hour Level IV trauma center and Level III stroke center, surgical suites, advanced diagnostics, a sleep lab, swing bed care, 16 physician offices, and a UT Health East Texas Olympic Center fitness facility.

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 a chemical, physical or biological science.
  • OR Associates degree in Medical Laboratory Technician studies or a chemical, physical or biological science associates degree.
• ASCP or equivalent.
  • Certification within a specific area, i.e. M(ASCP), H(ASCP), C(ASCP) qualifies.
  • Certification must be maintained without lapse during employment.
    • If certification does lapse, job will be downgraded to Medical Laboratory Scientist (non-certified) until certification is reinstated.
• Current knowledge of clinical laboratory techniques and principles.