Medical Lab Scientist

UT Health Jacksonville

  • Jacksonville, TX
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 21 hours ago
OverviewYou may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $5,000.Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Medical Lab Technician (MLT)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, a maternity unit, advanced diagnostic technology, surgical suites, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation and a UT Health East Texas Olympic Center fitness and rehabilitation facility.
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.
QualificationsJob 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.

UT Health Jacksonville