Medical Lab Technician NIGHTS

Lake Granbury Medical Center; Granbury (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Granbury Medical Center is seeking a Medical Lab Technician to conduct routine and specialized tests on blood and body fluids, ensuring accurate and timely diagnostic information. The role includes maintaining equipment, adhering to CLIA/CAP guidelines, and contributing to patient safety.

Applicants should have an Associate degree in a lab science or military MLT training with licensure as applicable. 0–2 years’ acute lab experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires a degree in medical laboratory science or equivalent.
• Military MLT training acceptable with required licensure.
• 0–2 years acute clinical lab experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform waived, moderate, and high-complexity tests and validate results.
• Operate and troubleshoot lab equipment; conduct preventive maintenance.
• Execute quality control procedures and document corrective actions.
• Document results in LIS and report critical results per protocol.
• Collect blood specimens via venipuncture and capillary techniques.
• Investigate specimen issues and escalate when needed.
• Assist in training students and new staff.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Laboratory testing

Quality control

LIS data entry

Regulatory compliance

Education

Associate degree in clinical laboratory science

Military medical laboratory training

Tools

Laboratory instruments

LIS platforms

Job description

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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