Medical Lab Scientist or Technician / MLS or MLT

Seton Medical Center Harker Heights • Belton, TX

11h • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Lab Scientist or Technician (MLS or MLT) performs and is accountable for clinical laboratory testing related to patient care and diagnosis. The role performs routine and specialized laboratory procedures, quality control, preventive maintenance, minor equipment repairs, inventory control, and statistical compilation, while ensuring laboratory results are accurate and timely. The position also helps maintain compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards and supports quality assurance, performance improvement, education, and training activities when assigned.

The position is with Seton Medical Center Harker Heights at its Salado Freestanding Emergency Department in Salado, Texas, on the night shift and is PRN. The hospital is described as an 83-bed acute care hospital offering cardiology, emergency services, a Level IV Trauma Designated ER, general and orthopedic surgery, total joint replacement, gastroenterology, diagnostic services, and other services.

Requirements

• A bachelor's 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 and take responsibility for clinical laboratory testing related to patient care and diagnosis.
• Perform routine and special laboratory procedures, quality control, preventive 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.
• Participate in training and mentoring new employees, students, or interns, including 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.
• A supportive, inclusive culture that values and cares for employees.
• Advanced technology to support the team and enhance patient care.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree