What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Lab Assistant position at UT Health East Texas?
Join our team as a weekend shift, PRN, 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.
Explore Career Pathways for Laboratory Professionals:
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.
- Basic computer skills and strong customer service skills.
Preferred Job Requirements:
Certification from nationally recognized agency as a phlebotomist upon hire.
Certification from a nationally recognized agency as a medical lab assistant within 2 years of hire date.
Experience working in the clinical setting.