Lab Specialist

The Gig

This is a Lab Specialist role at Methodist Health System, out of Dallas, TX. It's a PRN position ; meaning you work as needed, with a schedule that includes flex weekends and weekdays, typically 6 to 12 hours per shift.

You'll be in a technical lab environment, running tests and providing accurate results that directly impact patient care. It's a role where your precision and speed matter, and you're working alongside a team of multidisciplinary professionals who rely on each other to get things right.

What You'll Actually Do

• Run lab tests with accuracy and timeliness ; patients depend on those results
• Communicate clearly with your team and other departments
• Build working relationships that make collaboration easier, not harder
• Take ownership of your performance and look for ways to improve how things get done
• Keep an eye on the patient experience ; every result you deliver is part of their care
• Stay engaged with your own professional growth; this isn't a job where you coast
• Help build a winning team by being present and eager to contribute

What You Need to Bring

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Medical Technology or a related specialty
• Or any equivalent combination of experience and education that gives you comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities
• If you were educated outside the United States, you'll need a translation of that education (an equivalency statement from a business that does that) that shows it meets the above requirements
• Certification or registry eligibility as a Medical Technologist is required
• If you hold ASCP certifications from after January 2004 or AMT certifications from after January 2006, you must keep them current through continuing education as those associations require
• Certified MT work experience is expected

Where You'll Work

Methodist Dallas Medical Center is a 595 bed acute care teaching and referral hospital. It's the flagship of Methodist Health System and the only adult Level I Trauma Center in southern Dallas. They also have the first and only Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center in southern Dallas, plus a newly renovated breast center. They've been at this for over 90 years. They're Magnet designated. They've been named a top place to work in healthcare by Becker's Hospital Review, and they hold military friendly employer designations. They've got Level III neonatal ICU and transplant programs for liver, kidney, and pancreas.

They value a diverse workforce and welcome skills and talents from all groups.

Benefits

Because this is a PRN role, benefits will be discussed during the interview process. Methodist Health System is known for taking care of its people, and they'll walk you through what's available for this specific work arrangement.

How to Apply

Apply directly through JobXi. Make sure your resume includes your certification details and education information. If you've got questions about the role or the schedule, reach out to the recruiter listed on the posting.