Job detail

Medical Lab Scientist / MLS or MLT

Ardent Health Services

#Quality Assurance #Preventative Maintenance #Quality Control #Inventory Control #Patient Care #Diagnosis #Performance Improvement #Medical Laboratory Scientist

Quick overview

The Medical Laboratory Scientist is responsible for the performance of clinical laboratory testing related to patient care and diagnosis. This includes performing routine and special laboratory procedures, quality control, and participating in quality assurance tasks.

Requirements summary

Candidates must have a Baccalaureate Degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or an Associate's degree in Medical Laboratory Technician Studies. Preferred qualifications include ASCP certification and previous clinical laboratory experience.

bachelor degreeassociate degreeQuality ControlQuality AssurancePreventative MaintenanceInventory ControlPerformance ImprovementMinor Equipment RepairsProficiency TestingStatistical CompilationClinical Laboratory TechniquesNew Employee Training

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a variable shift, PRN, Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Medical Lab Technician (MLT) in Carthage, TX.
Why Join Us?
Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
People-First: We prioritize your well-being with 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 Carthage boasts 23 private patient rooms featuring a 24-hour emergency department, designated as a Level IV trauma center with advanced diagnostic technology, a cardiac rehabilitation program, a GI lab, outpatient clinics and a sleep lab.
Explore Career Pathways for Laboratory Professionals:

Responsibilities

The Medical Laboratory Scientist 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.

Qualifications

Job Requirements

Baccalaureate Degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or Associates degree in Medical Laboratory Technician Studies or a chemical, physical or biological science. Current knowledge of clinical laboratory techniques and principles.
Preferred
Job
Requirements: ASCP or equivalent. Certification within a specific area, i.e. M(ASCP), H(ASCP), C(ASCP) qualifies. Current knowledge of clinical laboratory techniques and principles. Previous clinical laboratory experience as a Medical Laboratory Technician, Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Laboratory Scientist within a clinical laboratory.