Emergency Department RN
Tyler, TX
Enterprise Solutions, Inc (NimbusNest, Inc)
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) / Medical Technologist (MT) – Blood Bank

Shift: Saturday – Monday
Hours: 6:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Schedule: 3x12s
Employment Type: Full-Time

Required Expertise

• Strong Transfusion Services / Blood Banking experience – MUST HAVE

Job Summary

The Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) / Medical Technologist (MT) is responsible for performing both routine and complex laboratory procedures with a focus on Blood Bank / Transfusion Services. This role includes specimen processing, testing, result reporting, quality control, and equipment maintenance, ensuring accuracy and compliance with all regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine and complex laboratory testing, especially in Blood Bank
• Process, collect, and handle patient specimens accurately
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot lab instruments and equipment
• Perform and monitor quality control procedures
• Calculate, verify, and report lab results
• Utilize Laboratory Information Systems (LIS)
• Communicate and document critical values promptly
• Participate in development and implementation of lab procedures
• Cross-train across laboratory departments as required
• Perform phlebotomy and patient-related tasks when needed
• Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and organizational standards

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in:

  • Clinical Laboratory Science
  • Medical Technology
  • Chemical, Biological, or Physical Science

   

Experience

• No experience required for NAACLS-accredited program graduates
  OR
• Minimum 1 year clinical laboratory experience, including rotations in:
  • Blood Bank
  • Microbiology
  • Chemistry
  • Hematology
  • Immunology
  • Urinalysis / Body Fluids

Certifications (Required)

• One of the following:
  • MLS / MT / CLS / MLT Certification
• Accepted certifying bodies:
  • ASCP
  • AMT
  • AAB
  • HEW/HHS
• Certification must be active and maintained
• New grads must obtain certification within 1 year of hire

Work Environment

• Hospital laboratory setting
• Fast-paced, high-accuracy environment
• Cross-functional collaboration across lab departments