Medical Lab Scientist / MLS or Medical Lab Technician / MLT
About The Position
Join UT Health Tyler as a day-shift, full-time Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) in Tyler, Texas. The MLS is a professional responsible and accountable for clinical laboratory testing related to patient care and diagnosis. The position performs routine and specialized laboratory procedures, quality control, preventive maintenance, minor equipment repairs, inventory control, and statistical compilation. It also participates in quality assurance and performance improvement tasks, new employee training, and proficiency testing as assigned. UT Health Tyler is the system’s flagship hospital, serving hundreds of thousands of people annually. Its midtown facility provides advanced acute care and includes a Level I trauma center, a comprehensive stroke center, the region’s only EMCO program, and a Level III NICU. Its medical staff includes more than 500 physicians and a full complement of subspecialty groups. The organization describes a people-first environment that supports career growth, wellness, education, and financial well-being, and uses advanced technology to support its team and patient care.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or an associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technician Studies or in a chemical, physical, or biological science.
- Current knowledge of clinical laboratory techniques and principles.
Nice To Haves
- ASCP or equivalent certification.
- Certification within a specific area, such as M(ASCP), H(ASCP), or C(ASCP).
- Previous clinical laboratory experience as a Medical Laboratory Technician, Medical Technologist, Clinical Laboratory Scientist, or Medical Laboratory Scientist within a clinical laboratory.
- Current knowledge of clinical laboratory techniques and principles.
Responsibilities
- Perform and take responsibility for clinical laboratory testing related to patient care and diagnosis.
- Perform routine and special laboratory procedures.
- Perform quality control and preventive maintenance.
- Perform minor equipment repairs.
- Manage inventory control and statistical compilation.
- Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement tasks.
- Assist with new employee training and proficiency testing as assigned.
Benefits
- Career growth opportunities.
- Tuition assistance.
- Resources supporting wellness, education, and financial well-being.
- Paid time off.
- Comprehensive health benefits.
- Supportive, inclusive culture.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
