Laboratory Technologist

Corporate Square; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Laboratory Technician to perform diagnostic tests and ensure the accuracy of results. The ideal candidate will have a relevant associate degree or military training, professional certification, and at least one year of technical experience. Responsibilities include conducting tests, maintaining instruments, and ensuring confidentiality of patient information. This full-time role offers competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year technical experience in a clinical laboratory.
• Certification by ASCP-BOC or AMT required.
• Must maintain certification with continuing education.

Responsibilities

• Performs and submits accurate laboratory test results.
• Recognizes unusual results and ensures test accuracy.
• Maintains confidentiality and professionalism.

Skills

Attention to detail

Technical proficiency

Professionalism

Education

Associates degree in chemical, physical, or biological science

High school diploma with military training

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs and submits accurate results on specimens for laboratory analysis for the purpose of aiding the physician in diagnostic and therapeutic treatment of patients to include discrimination between closely similar items and correction by use of preset guidelines. Performs simple maintenance of instruments. Recognizes unusual results and/or abnormalities and takes prompt and appropriate action to assure the accuracy and validity of test results. Notifies the supervisor at points where no preset criteria for decision making are available. Assumes accountability for the dissemination of patient information to ensure the confidentiality and privacy of patients. Conducts oneself as a professional. Performs assigned duties accurately and rapidly

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Minimum of one year technical experience in the area of specific clinical laboratory department and: Associates degree in chemical, physical, or biological science or medical laboratory technology OR Education and training equivalent to an associate degree in a laboratory science or medical technology (letter of equivalency must be supported by an accrediting agency) OR High school graduate or equivalent AND successfully completed military training of 50 or more weeks and served as a medical laboratory specialist OR Medical Laboratory Science Student within their last 6 months of graduation from an accredited clinical training program. Approval documentation must be received from the Medical Laboratory Science Program indicating that they have successfully completed the clinical rotation in the area they will be working LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION Certification by the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP-BOC) or American Medical Technologists (AMT) is required OR Certification in Specialty for area of laboratory employment required without a Medical Laboratory Science (or equivalent) certification. A specialist certification limits qualification to the area of specialization only Must maintain certification status in compliance with specifications for continuing education required by the certification agency