Medical Lab Tech

Community Health Systems; Granbury (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems is seeking a Medical Lab Technician to perform routine and specialized diagnostic tests on blood, body fluids, and other specimens. The role requires adherence to quality control standards, regulatory guidelines, and proper documentation in the LIS.

Responsibilities include instrument maintenance, troubleshooting, error investigation, and collaboration with healthcare professionals to provide accurate diagnostic information.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or military equivalent required.
• 0–2 years of acute clinical laboratory experience preferred.
• Knowledge of lab testing principles and quality control practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform waived, moderate, and high-complexity tests following procedures.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot lab equipment and perform maintenance.
• Document results and ensure specimen integrity in LIS.

Skills

Lab testing principles

Quality control

Specimen handling

LIS platforms

Data entry

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Patient safety

Education

Associate Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or MLT

Military Medical Laboratory Procedures course (50 weeks)

Tools

LIS systems

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