PRN Medical Laboratory Scientist — Elevate Patient Care

UT Health East Texas; Henderson (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Ardent in Henderson, TX is seeking a PRN Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) to support patient care with precise, timely diagnostic testing. The role performs routine and special laboratory procedures, quality control, preventive maintenance, inventory control, and participates in quality assurance, proficiency testing and staff training.

Familiarity with clinical laboratory techniques and principles is required; ASCP certification or equivalent is

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Science or an associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technician or related science.
• Current knowledge of clinical laboratory techniques and principles.
• ASCP or equivalent certification preferred.
• Experience in a clinical laboratory setting as MLS/MLT is preferred.

Responsibilities

• The Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) functions as a professional responsible for clinical laboratory testing that pertains to patient care and diagnosis.
• Performs routine and special laboratory procedures, quality control, preventive maintenance, minor equipment repairs, inventory control, and statistical compilation.
• Participates in quality assurance and performance improvement tasks, new employee training and proficiency testing as assigned.

Education

Baccalaureate Degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science or related field

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

Tools

ASCP certification

Job description

Ardent in Henderson, TX is seeking a PRN Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) to support patient care with precise, timely diagnostic testing. The role performs routine and special laboratory procedures, quality control, preventive maintenance, inventory control, and participates in quality assurance, proficiency testing and staff training.

Familiarity with clinical laboratory techniques and principles is required; ASCP certification or equivalent is