Medical Lab Scientist / MLS or Medical Lab Technician / MLT

Ardent; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Health benefits

Paid time off

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Ardent Health Services in Tyler, TX is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) for day shift, full-time. You will perform routine and specialized lab testing to support patient care and diagnosis.

We value accuracy, teamwork, and ongoing quality improvement as part of a people-first culture, with opportunities for career growth and continued education in a leading hospital system.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate in Medical Technology or Clinical Laboratory Science.
• Or an Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technician Studies or a chemical/biological science.
• Current knowledge of clinical laboratory techniques and principles.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and special laboratory procedures and quality control.
• Support inventory control, maintenance, and proficiency testing.
• Participate in QA and performance improvement activities as assigned.

Education

Baccalaureate in Medical Technology or Clinical Laboratory Science

Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technician Studies or a chemical, physical or biological science

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 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.