dical Lab Scientist / MLS or Medical Lab Technician / MLT

UT Health East Texas • Henderson, TX

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About The Position

Join the team at UT Health Henderson in Henderson, Texas, as a PRN Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT). The MLS is 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 Henderson has 41 operational beds and includes a 24-hour emergency department designated as a Level IV trauma center and acute stroke-ready facility. Its services and facilities include surgical suites, advanced diagnostic technology, a maternity unit, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, a wound healing center, and an AASM-accredited sleep center. The organization describes its culture as people-first and supportive, and notes that it provides career growth opportunities and resources supporting wellness, education, and financial well-being, as well as advanced technology to support staff and patient care.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or 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 in 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 in 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.
• Conduct quality control and preventive maintenance.
• Perform minor equipment repairs.
• Manage inventory control and statistical compilation.
• Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement tasks.
• Participate in new employee training and proficiency testing as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree