Medical Lab Tech

Woodland Heights Medical Center; Lufkin (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Competitive Pay

401(k) with Employer Match

Life Insurance & Disability Coverage

Vacation

Sick Leave

Holidays

Personal Day

Family Medical Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Internal Promotion Opportunities

Job summary

Woodland Heights Medical Center in Texas is hiring a Medical Lab Technician to perform routine and specialized diagnostic tests on blood and body fluids. The role requires maintaining quality control, operating and troubleshooting laboratory equipment, and documenting results in the LIS.

The position is Full-Time with shifts Monday-Thursday 2pm-12am or 9:00 pm - 7:00 am, offering comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Chemical, Physical, Biological, or Clinical Laboratory Science or MLT required.
• Military Medical Laboratory Procedures course (50 weeks) with MLT MOS required.
• 0-2 years acute clinical laboratory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs waived, moderate, and high-complexity tests and validates results for accuracy.
• Operates, maintains, and troubleshoots laboratory equipment; performs preventive maintenance.
• Documents results in LIS and follows critical result reporting procedures.
• Collects blood specimens via venipuncture and capillary techniques with proper labeling.
• Complies with CLIA, CAP, and Joint Commission regulations; ensures patient safety.
• Training of students and new personnel; performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Quality control

LIS systems

Phlebotomy

Communication

Education

Associate degree in Chemical/Physical/Biological/Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Technology

Military Medical Laboratory Procedures course (50 weeks) with MLT MOS

Tools

Laboratory instruments

LIS platforms

Job description

This is a Full-Time Position. Shift is Monday-Thursday 2pm-12am or 9:00 pm - 7:00 am, Monday -Thursday

What We Offer

• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Competitive Pay
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Life Insurance & Disability Coverage
• Vacation
• Sick Leave
• 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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