Medical Lab Tech

Lake Granbury Medical Center; Granbury (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Granbury Medical Center in Granbury, TX, seeks a Medical Lab Technician to perform routine and high-complexity tests, ensuring accuracy and timely results.

You will operate and maintain laboratory equipment, document results in LIS, and follow CLIA, CAP, and Joint Commission guidelines.

Candidates should have an Associate Degree in CLS or Military Lab Procedures, and relevant state licensure; 0–2 years' experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Chemical, Physical, Biological, or Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Technology.
• Military Medical Laboratory Procedures course (50 weeks) acceptable.
• 0–2 years of acute clinical laboratory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs waived, moderate, and high-complexity tests; reviews results for accuracy.
• Operates, maintains, and troubleshoots laboratory equipment and performs preventive maintenance.
• Performs quality control and documents corrective actions for out-of-range results.
• Documents patient results in LIS and follows critical result reporting procedures.
• Collects blood specimens via venipuncture/capillary techniques with proper IDs and labeling.
• Recognizes and resolves issues related to specimen collection and testing; escalates as needed.
• Participates in training of students and new personnel; provides feedback.
• Performs other duties and maintains regular attendance; complies with policies.

Skills

Laboratory testing knowledge

LIS proficiency

Regulatory compliance

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Patient safety focus

Education

Associate Degree in CLS/CLT

Military Medical Laboratory Procedures course (50 weeks)

Tools

LIS platforms

Laboratory instruments

Job description

Job Summary

The Medical Lab Technician is responsible for conducting routine and specialized diagnostic tests on blood, body fluids, and other specimens to support accurate and timely patient diagnosis and care. This role requires expertise in performing moderate and high-complexity tests while adhering to strict quality control standards, laboratory protocols, and regulatory guidelines. The Medical Lab Technician is also tasked with maintaining and troubleshooting laboratory equipment, ensuring a safe and compliant work environment, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to provide critical diagnostic information.

Essential Functions

• Performs laboratory testing in assigned departments following established procedures for waived, moderate, and high-complexity tests; reviews and validates results for accuracy.
• Operates, maintains, and troubleshoots laboratory equipment; performs scheduled preventive maintenance and resolves technical issues in a timely manner.
• Performs and evaluates quality control procedures; initiates and documents corrective actions for out-of-range or invalid results before releasing patient data.
• Accurately documents patient test results in the Laboratory Information System (LIS) and follows procedures for critical result reporting and specimen integrity.
• Collects blood specimens via venipuncture and capillary techniques according to established phlebotomy procedures, ensuring proper patient identification and specimen labeling.
• Recognizes, investigates, and resolves issues related to specimen collection, processing, and testing; escalates concerns when appropriate.
• Participates in the training of students and new personnel by demonstrating procedures, monitoring performance, and providing feedback.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Chemical, Physical, Biological, or Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Technology required or
• Technical School completion of an official military Medical Laboratory Procedures course (50 weeks minimum) and holding the military occupational specialty of Medical Laboratory Specialist required
• 0-2 years of acute clinical laboratory experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of laboratory testing principles, quality control practices, and specimen handling.
• Proficiency with laboratory instruments, LIS platforms, and data entry.
• Ability to follow established protocols and regulatory guidelines (e.g., CLIA, CAP, Joint Commission).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Commitment to accuracy, efficiency, and patient safety in laboratory practices.

Licenses and Certifications

• MLT-Medical Lab Technician (ASCP) required or
• MLT - Medical Lab Technician issued by AAB or HEW required or
• Certified Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)-AMT required
• State license where applicable required