Medical Lab Tech: Precision Diagnostics & QC Specialist

Community Health Systems; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems is seeking a Medical Lab Technician to perform routine and specialized diagnostic tests on blood and body fluids, ensuring accurate results and timely reporting. This role requires adherence to strict quality control standards, laboratory protocols, and regulatory guidelines.

The position involves operating and maintaining laboratory instruments, performing moderate and high-complexity tests, collecting urine drug screens, assisting with phlebotomy, and maintaining

Qualifications

• Associate degree in clinical laboratory science or Medical Laboratory Technology required.
• Military Medical Laboratory Procedures course (50 weeks minimum) and holding the Medical Laboratory Specialist specialty required.
• 0-2 years of acute care laboratory experience required.

Responsibilities

• Performs moderate and high-complexity laboratory tests accurately and efficiently, ensuring timely reporting of results with proper documentation.
• Adheres to quality control protocols, analyzing data, troubleshooting out-of-range results, and resolving issues promptly.
• Operates and maintains laboratory instruments, performing preventative maintenance and troubleshooting malfunctions, and communicates issues to supervisors as needed.
• Demonstrates proficiency in using laboratory computer systems for general and section-specific functions.
• Collects, processes, and documents chain-of-custody urine drug screens as required.
• Ensures compliance with laboratory safety standards by wearing appropriate PPE and following safety regulations.
• Assists with phlebotomy duties and collaborates with team members to complete departmental tasks.
• Maintains accurate records and statistical data in compliance with regulatory and departmental standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Job description

Community Health Systems is seeking a Medical Lab Technician to perform routine and specialized diagnostic tests on blood and body fluids, ensuring accurate results and timely reporting. This role requires adherence to strict quality control standards, laboratory protocols, and regulatory guidelines.

The position involves operating and maintaining laboratory instruments, performing moderate and high-complexity tests, collecting urine drug screens, assisting with phlebotomy, and maintaining