Medical Laboratory Scientist or Tech / MLS or MLT

BSA Hospital; Town of Texas, Amarillo (WI, TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Medical Laboratory Scientist or Technician. In this dynamic role, you will perform essential clinical laboratory tests that directly impact patient care and diagnosis. With a strong emphasis on quality and compliance, you will thrive in a supportive environment that prioritizes your well-being and career growth. This innovative firm is dedicated to using advanced technology to enhance patient outcomes and foster a culture of excellence. If you are passionate about making healthcare better and want to be part of a team that values your contributions, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical laboratory testing for patient care and diagnosis.
• Participate in quality assurance and mentor new employees.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and maintain productivity.

Skills

Clinical Laboratory Testing

Quality Control

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Baccalaureate Degree in Medical Technology

Associates Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a variable shift, PRN, 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.

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