Medical Laboratory Scientist or Tech / MLS or MLT

Ardent Health Services; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider in Amarillo is looking for a dedicated Medical Laboratory Scientist or Technician. In this role, you will be responsible for performing clinical laboratory testing that is essential for patient care and diagnosis. You will thrive in a supportive environment that prioritizes your well-being while using advanced technology to enhance patient care. With a commitment to quality and compliance, this position offers a chance to grow your career and make a meaningful impact in the healthcare field. Join a team that values your skills and contributions as you help maintain high standards in laboratory operations.

Benefits

Career Growth Opportunities

Supportive Work Culture

Wellness Resources

Inclusive Environment

Qualifications

• Degree in Medical Technology or related field required.
• ASCP certification preferred for specific areas.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical laboratory testing and ensure timely results.
• Participate in quality assurance and laboratory education.
• Demonstrate proper infection control and patient identification.

Skills

Clinical Laboratory Testing

Quality Control

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Baccalaureate Degree in Medical Technology

Associates Degree in Medical Technology

Degree in Chemical, Physical or Biological Science

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a variable shift, PRN, Medical Laboratory Scientist or Technician (MLS or 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.

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.