Medical Laboratory Scientist or Tech / MLS or MLT

BSA Health System • Amarillo, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Join the laboratory team at BSA Hospital in Amarillo, Texas, as a variable-shift, PRN Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT). The role is responsible for clinical laboratory testing related to patient care and diagnosis, with accountability for accurate and timely results. The position supports quality, safety, regulatory compliance, and effective patient care through laboratory procedures, specimen handling, communication, and collaboration with coworkers and care providers.

BSA Hospital is a 445-bed hospital that has served the Amarillo area for over 120 years. Its focus is providing quality healthcare in Christian love, service, and dignity. The organization describes a people-first culture and highlights career growth resources, wellness, education, financial well-being, and advanced technology.

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 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 timely and accurate laboratory 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.
• Help 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, ensure proper patient identification, and perform prompt specimen transport.

Benefits

• Career growth opportunities and resources supporting wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• Supportive, inclusive culture focused on employee well-being.
• Advanced technology to support the team and enhance patient care.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree