Medical Lab Scientist or Technician / MLS or MLT
Seton Medical Center Harker Heights•Belton, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
Join the team as a day-shift, PRN Medical Lab Scientist or Technician (MLS or MLT) at a freestanding emergency department in Salado, Texas. The position is responsible for clinical laboratory testing that supports patient care and diagnosis, with accountability for accurate and timely results. Work includes routine and special laboratory procedures, quality control, preventative maintenance, minor equipment repairs, inventory control, and statistical compilation. The role also supports quality assurance, performance improvement, laboratory education, employee training, proficiency testing, regulatory compliance, and effective communication with care providers.
Requirements
- Baccalaureate or associate degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Laboratory Technician, or a chemical, physical, or biological science.
Nice To Haves
- ASCP or equivalent certification; certification in a specific area, such as M(ASCP), H(ASCP), or C(ASCP), qualifies.
- Previous clinical laboratory experience as a Medical Laboratory Technician, Medical Technologist, Clinical Laboratory Scientist, or Medical Laboratory Scientist.
Responsibilities
- Perform clinical laboratory testing related to patient care and diagnosis, assuming responsibility and accountability for the work.
- Perform routine and special laboratory procedures, quality control, preventative maintenance, minor equipment repairs, inventory control, and statistical compilation.
- Participate in quality assurance, performance improvement, laboratory education, new employee training, and proficiency testing when assigned.
- Apply technical expertise to ensure laboratory procedures produce timely and accurate results.
- Ensure specimens are obtained and processed according to laboratory guidelines.
- Communicate pertinent patient or laboratory-sample information to the appropriate care provider.
- Support organizational priorities for compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.
- Troubleshoot and evaluate critical laboratory results using problem-solving skills.
- Train and mentor new employees, students, or interns, including through lectures and bench techniques.
- Prioritize and organize workload and assist coworkers to maintain productivity.
- Follow infection-control practices, properly identify patients, and ensure prompt specimen transport.
Benefits
- Career growth opportunities and resources supporting wellness, education, and financial well-being.
- Supportive, inclusive culture where team members are valued and cared for.
- Advanced technology to support the team and enhance patient care.
