Medical Laboratory Tech (MLT) - Lakeway, TX

US Oncology Inc.; Lakeway (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Insurance options

Wellness program

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance program

Retailer discounts

Job summary

Texas Oncology seeks a Medical Laboratory Technician for our Lakeway location. This full-time role supports a dedicated laboratory team with a Monday–Friday schedule, no weekends.

The MLT performs specimen collection and analysis, maintains equipment, and adheres to QC and safety standards to ensure accurate patient results. The ideal candidate holds an Associate degree in medical technology or related field, with 3 years of experience; certification like AMT/ASCP is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in medical technology or laboratory science or related science field.
• Current state license if required.
• AMT, ASCP or equivalent certification preferred but not required.
• Position requires three years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Assists with performing phlebotomy and collecting specimens from patients as ordered.
• Maintains and operates all laboratory equipment and performs instrument maintenance.
• Performs specimen analysis of Chemistry, Hematology and Immunology specimens.
• Follows quality control policies and documents QC activities and calibrations.
• Maintains adequate inventory of supplies and prepares reagents and stains as needed.
• Complies with OSHA and regulatory standards and ensures patient data confidentiality.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Specimen analysis

Quality control

Instrument maintenance

CLIA compliance

Laboratory safety

Education

Associates degree in medical technology or laboratory science

Job description

Overview

Texas Oncology is looking for a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) to join our team! This full time position will support the new Lakeway location (1921 Lohman's Crossing, Lakeway). This is a full-time Monday - Friday 8am-5pm position with no weekends, call, or major holidays.

Notes from the hiring manager: Join our brand new Lakeway laboratory, a growing facility supported by dedicated physicians, experienced leadership, and a strong local community. As a Texas Oncology team member, you will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid time off, paid holidays, competitive insurance options, a Monday through Friday schedule, and many additional resources designed to support your personal and professional well-being.

Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country and has approximately 600+ providers in 220+ sites across Texas and southeastern Oklahoma. Our founders pioneered community-based cancer care because they believed in making the best available cancer care accessible to all communities, allowing people to fight cancer at home with the critical support of family and friends nearby. Our mission is still the same today—at Texas Oncology, we use leading-edge technology and research to deliver high-quality, high-touch, evidence-based cancer care to help our patients achieve “Morebreakthroughs. More victories.” ® in their fight against cancer. Today, Texas Oncology treats half of all Texans diagnosed with cancer on an annual basis.

Why work for us?

Come join our team that is responsible for helping lead Texas Oncology in treating more patients diagnosed with cancer than any other provider in Texas. We offer our employees a competitive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term disability coverage, a generous PTO program, a 401k plan that comes with a company match, a Wellness program that rewards you practicing a healthy lifestyle, and lots of other great perks such as Tuition Reimbursement, an Employee Assistance program and discounts on some of your favorite retailers.

What does MLT position do?(including but not limited to)

The Medical Lab Technician Is responsible for accurately performing specimen analysis, instrument maintenance, and quality control procedures including moderate and high complexity laboratory tests. Initiates and follows quality assurance and safety policies and procedures. Performs specimen collection and assists with patient flow as needed. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program,to includethe Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

Responsibilities

• Assistswith performing phlebotomy and collectingappropriate specimensfrom patients as ordered. Assures pre-authorization and completesappropriate consentforms (ABN) prior to collection of limited coverage tests.
• Assistswith special procedures as needed (i.e.bone marrows in the room).
• Follows thelaboratory*sprocedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting, andmaintainingrecords of patient results. Sends specimens to reference laboratories for any testing not performed inhouse. Processes incoming orders for lab testing including reference laboratory specimens.
• Performs specimen analysis of all Chemistry,Hematologyand Immunology specimens.
• Maintains andoperatesall laboratory equipment. Performs daily,weeklyand monthly instrument maintenance asindicated.
• Adheres to the laboratory*s quality control policies anddocumentsall QC activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and instrument maintenance. Records proper lot numbers of all controls,calibratorsand reagents.
• Participates inproficiencytesting by performing sample analysis and reporting results at least once a year.
• Prepares peripheral blood smear and performs complete WBC differential.
• Performs microscopic examination of urinary sediment
• Recordsresultson appropriateworksheetand computersystemandperformsfile maintenance. Processes specimens for send-out testing.
• Followsthe laboratory*s policies whenever test systems are not within the laboratory*sestablishedacceptable levels of performance.Identifiesproblems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either corrects the problem or notifies supervisor. Documents all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory*s established performance specifications.
• Maintains proper documentation as described by the quality assurance program including accessioning logs, test report logs, quality control logs, equipmentrecordsand checklists. Verifies all critical results and documents withaccuratefollow-up.
• Maintains adequate inventory of supplies and ensures that all supplies areviablebeforeusingin patient testing. Prepares reagents,stainsand other chemical solutions as needed.Restocksthe laboratory area as needed.
• Processes in-house and in-coming results for charting.
• Chartspatient results in a timely manner as needed.
• Properlyidentifyand band patients for blood product transfusion. Processes properly labeled specimens according to localbloodbankpolicy.
• Adheres to all OSHA compliance laws and Universal Precaution procedures.
• Complies withapplicable regulatory agency standards.
• Properlydisposesof hazardous materials.
• Maintains a clean working environment.
• Maintainsconfidentiallyof all information related to patients and medical staff.
• Performs CLIA classified Waived and Moderately complexity testing.
• May be under the supervision of a Medical Technologist (MT)/Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)

Qualifications

The ideal candidate for the MLT position will have the following background and experience:

Level 2

• Associates degree in medical technologyor laboratory scienceor related science field.
• Current state license ifrequired.
• AMT, ASCP or equivalent certification preferred but notrequired.
• Position requires three years of experience.

Level Sr (in addition to level 1 and 2 qualifications)

• Position requires five years of experience.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Physicaldemands of this job typically requirefullrange of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination in operation and manipulation of complex laboratory equipment. Requires sitting/standing for extensive periods of time with theusehands to finger, handle, or feel and arms to reach or carry. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision, colorperceptionand hearing to normal range. Requires legible handwriting.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in an office environment and requires significant interaction with management, staff and external auditors and clients. Work will require frequent travel by air or automobile, approximately 70% of workweek, on average.