Medical Lab Scientist / MLS or Medical Lab Technician / MLT

Tyler Regional Hospital; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

Tyler Regional Hospital seeks a PRN Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Medical Lab Technician (MLT) in Tyler, TX to perform routine and special laboratory testing for patient care and diagnosis.

Responsibilities include quality control, maintenance, inventory, and participation in QA and proficiency testing to support high-quality patient outcomes.

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 certification.
• Experience in clinical laboratory settings as MLS/MLT.

Responsibilities

• The MLS/MLT performs routine and special laboratory testing for patient care and diagnosis.
• Performs quality control, preventative maintenance, inventory control, and minor equipment repairs.
• Participates in quality assurance and performance improvement tasks, training, and proficiency testing.

Skills

ASCP certification

Clinical lab techniques

Quality control

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree in Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Laboratory Technician studies

Tools

Laboratory instruments

Job description

Medical Lab Scientist / MLS or Medical Lab Technician / MLT

Join our team as a PRN , Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Medical Lab 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 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 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:

Overview

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.