Medical Lab Scientist / MLS

Company: UT Health Henderson
Location: Henderson
Posted on: September 1, 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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