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Medical Lab Scientist/ MLS or MLT

UT Health Henderson
Full-time
On-site
Overview

Join our team as a variable shift, PRN, Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Medical Lab Technician (MLT) in HendersonTX.

 

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: 

  • UT Health Henderson features 41 operational beds, a 24-hour ED, designated as a Level IV trauma center and Level III stroke center with surgical suites, advanced diagnostic technology, a maternity unit, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation and an AASM-accredited sleep center.

Responsibilities

  • The Medical Laboratory Scientist 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.