Medical Lab Scientist / MLS or MLT Quitman

Medical Lab Scientist / Medical Lab Technician

Join our team as a PRN Medical Lab Scientist or Medical Lab Technician in Quitman, Texas.

Job Description

• 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.

Requirements

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

Preferred Requirements

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

Benefits

• 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.

Community Overview

UT Health Quitman offers 25 private rooms, a 24-hour Level IV trauma center and Level III stroke center, surgical suites, advanced diagnostics, swing bed care, cardiopulmonary rehab, on-site physician clinics, and a sleep lab.