Medical Lab Tech

CHS Career Site; Lufkin (TX); Presencial; USD 52.000 - 78.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

FSA

EAP

Competitive pay

401(k) match

Life Insurance

Disability Coverage

Vacation

Holidays

Personal Day

Family Medical Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Internal Promotions

Descripción de la vacante

INDLABPHARM is seeking a Medical Lab Technician to conduct routine and specialized tests on blood, body fluids, and other specimens. You will ensure accuracy, maintain equipment, and comply with strict quality controls and regulatory guidelines.

The role involves venipuncture, LIS data entry, and collaboration with healthcare teams to provide critical diagnostic information. Associates degree or military lab training is required.

Formación

• Associate degree or military equivalent in medical laboratory fields.
• Experience with CLIA/CAP/regulatory guidelines is preferred.
• Ability to perform waived, moderate, and high-complexity tests with accuracy.

Responsabilidades

• Perform routine and specialized diagnostic tests on blood and body fluids.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment.
• Document results in LIS and ensure specimen integrity.
• Collect specimens via venipuncture and label accurately.
• Adhere to safety, quality control, and regulatory standards.
• Train students and new personnel as needed.

Conocimientos

Laboratory testing knowledge

Quality control

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Regulatory compliance

Educación

Associate degree in CLS/MLT

Military Medical Laboratory Procedures course

Herramientas

LIS platforms

Laboratory instruments

Descripción del empleo

This is a Full-Time Position. Shift is Monday-Thursday 2pm-12am.

What We Offer

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Competitive Pay
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Life Insurance & Disability Coverage
• Vacation
• Holidays
• Personal Day
• Family Medical Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Repayment
• Internal Promotion Opportunities

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

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