Overview:
Join our team as a variable shift, PRN, Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Medical Lab Technician (MLT) in Carthage, TX.
Why Join Us?
Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better
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Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
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People-First: We prioritize your well-being with a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
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Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.
Get to Know Your Team:
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UT Health Carthage boasts 23 private patient rooms featuring a 24-hour emergency department, designated as a Level IV trauma center with advanced diagnostic technology, a cardiac rehabilitation program, a GI lab, outpatient clinics and a sleep lab.
Explore Career Pathways for Laboratory Professionals:
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.
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This position performs routine and special laboratory procedures, quality control, preventative maintenance, minor equipment repairs, inventory control, and statistical compilation.
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Will additionally participate in the quality assurance and performance improvement tasks, new employee training and proficiency testing as assigned.
Qualifications:
Job Requirements:
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Baccalaureate Degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or Associates degree in Medical Laboratory Technician Studies or a chemical, physical or biological science.
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Current knowledge of clinical laboratory techniques and principles.
Preferred Job Requirements:
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ASCP or equivalent.
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Certification within a specific area, i.e. M(ASCP), H(ASCP), C(ASCP) qualifies.
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Current knowledge of clinical laboratory techniques and principles.
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Previous clinical laboratory experience as a Medical Laboratory Technician, Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Laboratory Scientist within a clinical laboratory.
