Medical Lab Tech - Part time

Community Health Systems, Inc.; La Porte (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

$10,000 Relocation

Comprehensive Health Coverage –Medical

Future Security: 401(k) with matching

Student Loan Support – Up to$20,000

Educational Tuition Assistance

Competitive Pay & Full Benefits

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a Medical Lab Tech to perform routine and specialized diagnostic tests on blood, body fluids, and other specimens. The role supports accurate and timely patient diagnosis, operates and maintains lab equipment, and adheres to QC standards and regulatory guidelines.

The evening shift (2:00 PM – 10:30 PM) is part-time, 32 hours per week. You will document results in LIS, ensure specimen integrity, and collaborate with healthcare professionals to provide

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

Responsibilities

• Performs laboratory testing in waived, moderate, and high-complexity tests; reviews and validates results for accuracy.
• Operates, maintains, and troubleshoots laboratory equipment; performs preventive maintenance and resolves issues.
• Performs and evaluates quality control procedures; documents corrective actions for out-of-range results.
• Documents patient test results in LIS and follows procedures for critical result reporting and specimen integrity.
• Collects blood specimens via venipuncture and capillary techniques; ensures proper patient identification and specimen labeling.
• Investigates issues related to specimen collection, processing, and testing; escalates concerns as needed.
• Participates in training of students and new personnel by demonstrating procedures and giving feedback.
• Performs other duties and maintains regular attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Skills

Quality control

LIS proficiency

Phlebotomy

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Education

Associate degree in clinical laboratory science or MIL Medical Laboratory Procedures

Tools

LIS platforms

Laboratory instruments

Job description

Medical Lab Tech

Position Type: 32 hours per week - Evening Shift 2p - 10:30p

Benefits

• $10,000 Relocation
• Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, and vision plans to keep you and your family healthy.
• Future Security: 401(k) with matching
• Student Loan Support – Up to$20,000 repayment assistance, because we invest in your future.
• Educational Tuition Assistance
• Competitive Pay & Full Benefits – A salary and package designed to reward your expertise and dedication.
• Paid Time Off
• Life Insurance
  

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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