Medical Laboratory Scientist or Tech / MLS or MLT

BSA Health System; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

BSA Health System in Amarillo, TX seeks a Laboratory Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Technician (MLT) for variable shift PRN coverage. The role encompasses high-quality clinical testing, adherence to lab guidelines, and collaborative support for patient care in a hospital setting.

Ideal candidates hold a medical technology or related science degree with ASCP certification preferred and prior experience in clinical laboratories.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate or associate degree in medical/clinical laboratory fields required.
• ASCP or equivalent certification preferred.
• Experience in clinical laboratory settings is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and specialized laboratory testing for patient care and diagnosis.
• Conduct quality control, preventive maintenance, and inventory management.
• Participate in quality assurance, training, and proficiency testing.
• Ensure specimens are collected and processed per guidelines.
• Communicate pertinent data to care providers and support regulatory standards.
• Mentor new staff and students as assigned.

Education

Medical Technology degree

Clinical Laboratory Science

Biological science degree

Job description

Overview

J oin our team as a variable shift, PRN, Laboratory Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Technician (MLT) in Amarillo, 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:

• BSA Hospital is a 445-bed hospital serving the Amarillo area for over 120 years and continues to be Amarillo’s preferred healthcare provider. At BSA, the focus is to provide quality healthcare in Christian love, service, and dignity.

Explore Career Pathways for Laboratory Professionals:

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Participates in quality assurance, performance improvement, laboratory education, new employee training and proficiency testing when assigned.
• Displays technical expertise necessary to ensure timely and accurate results of laboratory procedures.
• Ensure specimens are obtained and processed in accordance with laboratory guidelines.
• Demonstrate proper communication skills to relate pertinent data or information about the patient or laboratory sample to appropriate care provider.
• Supports organizational priorities to maintain compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Exhibits problem-solving skills to troubleshoot and evaluate critical laboratory results.
• Participates in the training/mentoring of new employees, students or interns including lectures and bench techniques.
• Able to prioritize and organize workload and assist other coworkers to maintain productivity.
• Demonstrates proper infection control practices, proper patient identification, performs proper prompt specimen transport.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• Baccalaureate Degree or Associates Degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Laboratory Technician, or a chemical, physical, or biological science degree.

Preferred Job Requirements:

• ASCP or equivalent. Certification within a specific area, i.e., M(ASCP), H(ASCP), C(ASCP) qualifies.
• Previous clinical laboratory experience as a Medical Laboratory Technician, Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Scientist, or Medical Laboratory Scientist within a clinical laboratory.