Medical Lab Scientist / MLS or MLT

Ardent Health Services - Carthage, TX

Full-time

Carthage, TX

Hospitals

About the position

Join our team as a PRN, Medical Lab Scientist or Medical Lab Technician in Carthage, TX. Fulfilling your purpose begins here: People First, Always. At UT Health Carthage, we take pride in our commitment to our employees, offering competitive salaries, support teams, and growth opportunities. Our facility features 23 private patient rooms and a 24-hour emergency department, designated as a Level IV trauma center equipped with advanced diagnostic technology. We also have a cardiac rehabilitation program, a GI lab, outpatient clinics, and a sleep lab. We believe that healthcare is a team sport, and every player has something to contribute. We show compassion, celebrate differences, and treat one another with respect. 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. Additionally, the Medical Laboratory Scientist will participate in quality assurance and performance improvement tasks, new employee training, and proficiency testing as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and special laboratory procedures related to clinical testing.
• Conduct quality control and preventative maintenance on laboratory equipment.
• Carry out minor equipment repairs as necessary.
• Manage inventory control for laboratory supplies.
• Compile statistical data related to laboratory testing and performance.
• Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives.
• Assist in training new employees and conducting proficiency testing.

Requirements

• Baccalaureate Degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or an Associate's degree in Medical Laboratory Technician Studies or a chemical, physical, or biological science.
• Current knowledge of clinical laboratory techniques and principles.

Nice-to-haves

• ASCP or equivalent Certification in a specific area, such as M(ASCP), H(ASCP), C(ASCP).
• Previous clinical laboratory experience as a Medical Laboratory Technician, Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Scientist, or Medical Laboratory Scientist.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Support teams
• Growth opportunities