Medical Lab Assistant

UT Health Tyler

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 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.

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.

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.

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.