Medical Lab Scientist or Technician / MLS or MLT

Seton Medical Center Harker Heights•Belton, TX

11h•Onsite

About The Position

Join the team as a full-time, day-shift Medical Lab Scientist or Technician (MLS or MLT) at the Salado Freestanding Emergency Department in Salado, Texas. The role is responsible and accountable for clinical laboratory testing that supports patient care and diagnosis. It involves performing routine and specialized laboratory procedures, maintaining quality and equipment, ensuring accurate and timely results, and supporting compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards. The organization describes a people-first environment focused on career growth, tuition assistance, wellness, education, financial well-being, paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and an inclusive culture. It also uses advanced technology to support employees and enhance patient care. Seton Medical Center Harker Heights is an 83-bed acute care hospital offering services including cardiology, emergency services, general surgery, orthopedic surgery, total joint replacement, gastroenterology, and diagnostic services.

Requirements

Baccalaureate degree or associate degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or Medical Laboratory Technician, or a degree in 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 in a clinical laboratory.

Responsibilities

Perform clinical laboratory testing related to patient care and diagnosis, with responsibility and accountability for the work.
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.
Provide timely and accurate laboratory results using appropriate technical expertise.
Ensure specimens are obtained and processed in accordance with laboratory guidelines.
Communicate pertinent patient or laboratory-sample information to appropriate care providers.
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 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.