Medical Lab Tech

Tenet Healthcare; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare seeks a Medical Laboratory Technician to perform broad testing across neonatal to geriatric samples under supervision. You will process specimens, review and report results, and maintain/ troubleshoot instrumentation. An Associate degree is required, with potential ASCP registry eligibility.

0–2 years of lab experience preferred. A sign-on bonus may be available and training will be provided to ensure competency within the introductory period.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in medical laboratory technology or equivalent.
• 0–2 years of experience as a medical laboratory technician.
• Registry eligible with certification within 1 year (ASCP/HHS/AMT).

Responsibilities

• Process and test all types of laboratory specimens from neonates to geriatrics.
• Review and report lab results.
• Perform maintenance and advanced troubleshooting of instrumentation and equipment.

Education

Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology

Job description

This position may qualify for a sign-on bonus

Under the directions of the Medical Directors and management staff, processes and tests all types of laboratory specimens for all age groups from neonates to geriatric patients; reviews and reports lab results; performs operational duties, maintenance and advanced troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation and equipment. , Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION:

Associates Degree from an approved college or university and/or graduate of an accredited school of medical laboratory technicians, or equivalent such as military training as defined by 42 CFR 493.1489. The above meets required criteria as defined by CLIA regulations for High Complexity testing (42 CFR 493.1489, Jan. 24, 2003

PREFERRED EDUCATION :

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE :

0-2 years as a medical laboratory technician.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE :

None

PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE:

Certified (registered) or registry-eligible in accordance with an approved certifying agency, e.g. ASCP, HHS, AMT. Registry eligible should obtain certification within 1 year from date of hire. Once certified, no annual renewals are required.

REQUIRED COURSES/COMPLETIONS (e.g., CPR):

NA

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