Medical Lab Tech - Precision Diagnostics & Patient Impact

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Granbury (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a Medical Lab Technician to perform routine and specialized diagnostic tests on blood and body fluids, ensuring accuracy and timely results.

The role includes maintaining equipment, adhering to QC standards, and collaborating with healthcare teams to provide critical diagnostic information. Qualified candidates will have an Associate Degree in a lab discipline or military Medical Laboratory Specialist training, with 0–2 years of acute lab experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level clarity on lab testing principles and QC practices.
• Proficiency with LIS platforms and data entry.
• Ability to follow regulatory guidelines (CLIA, CAP, Joint Commission).

Responsibilities

• Perform waived, moderate, and high-complexity tests following procedures.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot lab equipment; perform preventive maintenance.
• Perform quality control and document corrective actions for out-of-range results.
• Document patient results in LIS and manage critical result reporting.
• Collect blood specimens via venipuncture and labeling per procedures.
• Investigate and resolve issues in specimen collection, processing, and testing.
• Assist in training students and new personnel; provide feedback.
• Adhere to policies; maintain regular attendance.

Skills

Laboratory testing principles

Laboratory instruments

LIS platforms

Communication skills

Education

Associate Degree in Chemical, Physical, Biological, or Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Technology

Military Medical Laboratory Procedures course (50 weeks minimum) + MOS Medical Laboratory Specialist

Tools

Laboratory instruments

LIS platforms

Job description

Community Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a Medical Lab Technician to perform routine and specialized diagnostic tests on blood and body fluids, ensuring accuracy and timely results.

The role includes maintaining equipment, adhering to QC standards, and collaborating with healthcare teams to provide critical diagnostic information. Qualified candidates will have an Associate Degree in a lab discipline or military Medical Laboratory Specialist training, with 0–2 years of acute lab experience