Medical Lab Tech

Woodland-Heights-Medical-Center; Lufkin (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

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

Woodland Heights Medical Center is seeking a Medical Lab Technician to perform routine and high-complexity tests on blood and body fluids. You will ensure accuracy, maintain equipment, and comply with quality and regulatory standards.

The role includes phlebotomy, data entry in LIS, and collaboration with clinical staff to provide timely diagnostic information. Training and student supervision may be part of the responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of lab testing principles and quality control.
• Proficiency with LIS platforms and data entry.
• Able to follow CLIA, CAP, Joint Commission guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Performs waived to high-complexity tests per procedures.
• Operates, maintains, and troubleshoots lab equipment.
• Documents results and reports critical findings.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Quality control

Regulatory compliance

LIS proficiency

Education

Associate Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science

Military Medical Laboratory Procedures training

Tools

LIS platforms

Job description

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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