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Medical Lab Assistant

UT Health East Texas

Tyler, TX
1 month ago

Job Description

Overview

Join our team as a night shift, part-time, Medical Lab Assistant in Tyler, 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 Tyler, the flagship hospital of the system, has 502 licensed beds specializing in advanced acute care medicine. Our hospital includes a 24-hour ER with Level 1 trauma center, a comprehensive stroke center, more than 500 physicians and a full complement of subspecialty groups.

Responsibilities

The Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) functions as a laboratory professional who assists other laboratory personnel in specimen collection, specimen receiving, specimen processing, laboratory testing, process improvement and quality initiatives.


Qualifications

Job Requirements:

  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Certification from a nationally recognized agency as a medical lab assistant within 2 years of hire date.

Preferred Job Requirements:

  • Experience working in the clinical setting
  • Certification from nationally recognized agency as a phlebotomist preferred.