Medical Lab Scientist / MLS or Medical Lab Technician / MLT

UT Health East Texas; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

UT Health Tyler is seeking a weekend shift, part-time Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) to join our Tyler, TX laboratory. The role performs routine diagnostic testing and supports patient care with accurate results and timely reporting.

Candidates should hold a Baccalaureate Degree in Medical Technology or an Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technician Studies or a chemical, physical, or biological science.

Qualifications

• 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.
• ASCP or equivalent preferred; certification in a specific area qualifies such as M(ASCP), H(ASCP), C(ASCP).

Responsibilities

• The Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) performs clinical laboratory testing pertaining to patient care and diagnosis.
• 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, training and proficiency testing as assigned.

Education

Baccalaureate Degree in Medical Technology

Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technician Studies

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a weekend shift , part -time , Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) in Tyler, TX.

Join our team as a weekend shift , part -time , Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) 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 is the flagship hospital of the system serving hundreds of thousands annually. Specializing in advanced acute care medicine, our midtown location boasts a Level 1 trauma center and comprehensive stroke center, the region’s only EMCO program and a Level III NICU. Our medical staff includes more than 500 physicians and a full complement of subspecialty groups.

Explore Career Pathways for Laboratory Professionals:

Responsibilities

• The Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) 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.