Medical Lab Scientist / MLS

Company: UT Health Henderson
Location: Henderson
Posted on: September 3, 2024

Job Description:

Overview You may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $5000. Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) in Henderson , TX . Fulfilling your purpose begins here: People First, Always . Here's how we take care of our people: Medical, vision, dental health insurance, health savings account / flexible spending, competitive pay, paid time off, 401k retirement plan with company match, employee assistance program and more . Your team is bigger than your department: UT Health Henderson features 41 operational beds, a 24-hour ED, designated as a Level IV trauma center and Level III stroke center with surgical suites, advanced diagnostic technology, a maternity unit, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation and an AASM-accredited sleep center. We believe healthcare is a team sport and every player has something to contribute. We show compassion, celebrate differences and treat one another with respect. 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 a chemical, physical or biological science. ASCP or equivalent Certification within a specific area, i.e. M(ASCP), H(ASCP), C(ASCP) qualifies. Certification must be maintained without lapse during employment. If certification does lapse, job will be downgraded to Medical Laboratory Scientist (non-certified) until certification is reinstated. Preferred Job Requirements Five (5) years of clinical laboratory experience as a Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Laboratory Scientist within a clinical laboratory. Current knowledge of clinical laboratory techniques and principles.

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