Medical Lab Scientist / MLS
UT Health East Texas·Jacksonville, Texas
UT Health East Texas·Jacksonville, Texas
The Medical Lab Scientist assumes responsibility and accountability for performing clinical laboratory testing essential for patient care and diagnosis. This role involves executing routine and special procedures, managing quality control, performing maintenance, and participating in quality assurance and training tasks.
Join our team as a weekend shift, full-time, Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) in Jacksonville, TX.
Why Join Us?
Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.
Get to Know Your Team: UT Health Jacksonville features 33 operational beds, an ICU, a 24-hour ED designated as a Level IV trauma center and acute stroke ready facility, a maternity unit, advanced diagnostic technology, surgical suites, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, a wound healing center, and a UT Health East Texas Olympic Center fitness and rehabilitation facility.
Explore Career Pathways for Laboratory Professionals:
The Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) functions as a professional who assumes responsibility and accountability for the performance of clinical laboratory testing that pertains to patient care and diagnosis. This position performs routine and special laboratory procedures, quality control, preventative maintenance, minor equipment repairs, inventory control, and statistical compilation. Will additionally participate in the quality assurance and performance improvement tasks, new employee training and proficiency testing as assigned.
Market context
In Texas, support-services respiratory care roles are often in steady demand because hospitals and care facilities need licensed clinicians who can respond to acute respiratory needs. These positions are competitive when employers seek state licensure, current BLS and ACLS, and prefer an associate degree plus clinical experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your credentials and experience match the posting before applying.
