Medical Laboratory Scientist

Up to $10,000 Sign On Bonus!!

Why work at TidalHealth? 

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Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Laboratory Technician Position Summary

The Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)/Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) is responsible for the performance, evaluation and correlation of test procedures and assists in the selection and evaluation of test methods. The MLS/MLT participates in the education and professional development of laboratory personnel, new employees and students and may participate in the performance of routine administrative and non-routine technical functions.

Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Laboratory Technician Position Requirements

• 2 year Associates degree in Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT)
• or 4 year Bachelors degree in Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)
• or meets one of the eligibility requirements as listed with ASCP for certification as an MLT or MLS 
• Entry Level

Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Laboratory Work Schedule

• The Laboratory is staffed seven days a week, twenty-four hours per day.
• Personnel may be assigned to work mostly one shift or may have a rotational schedule consisting of duty on day, evening and night shifts. Both options may include weekends.
• Rotational coverage of holidays.
• Expected to work overtime and/or additional weekends in times of staffing shortages, emergencies and unexpected increases in workload.
• Expected to respond in the event of a disaster.

Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Laboratory Technician Benefits

• At TidalHealth, team members working at least 36 hours per pay period based on 12-hour shift schedules or at least 37.5 hours for non 12-hour shift schedules and part-time team members working at least 30 hours or more on weekends only are eligible for benefits. 

• Benefits include medical, prescription, vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, disability insurance plans, life insurance, paid time off plans, retirement plans, tuition assistance, employee assistance, and access to on-site childcare and a credit union.