Medical Laboratory Technician

Health Wealth Safe; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Wealth Safe, Inc. is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) to support Laboratory Services with routine and specialized diagnostic testing, specimen collection and processing, quality control, and instrument maintenance across core lab sections.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation, adherence to protocols, and collaboration with clinical staff to ensure timely, high-quality patient care in a hospital or clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in laboratory testing procedures and specimen handling.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety.
• Ability to follow protocols and accurately document results.
• Basic technical competency for instrument maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Effective communication and teamwork with clinical staff.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine and specialized lab tests in assigned areas.
• Collect, handle, process, and prepare specimens according to established protocols.
• Perform and document quality control to ensure test accuracy and reliability.
• Maintain and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation to support consistent operations.
• Collaborate with nurses and providers to support safe, high-quality patient care.
• Participate in performance improvement activities and quality initiatives.

Skills

Attention to detail

Quality and safety

Protocol adherence

Instrument maintenance basics

Laboratory testing proficiency

Tools

Laboratory instruments

Job description

Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)

Support Laboratory Services by performing routine and specialized diagnostic testing to ensure timely, accurate results. Responsible for specimen collection and processing, performing quality control, and maintaining laboratory instruments and equipment across core lab sections.

Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)

Support Laboratory Services by performing routine and specialized diagnostic testing to ensure timely, accurate results. Responsible for specimen collection and processing, performing quality control, and maintaining laboratory instruments and equipment across core lab sections.

Key Duties

• Conduct routine and specialized lab tests in assigned areas
• Collect, handle, process, and prepare specimens according to established protocols
• Perform and document quality control to ensure test accuracy and reliability
• Maintain and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation to support consistent operations
• Collaborate with nurses and providers to support safe, high-quality patient care
• Participate in performance improvement activities and quality initiatives

Qualifications & Skills

• Proficiency in laboratory testing procedures and specimen handling
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety
• Ability to follow protocols and accurately document results
• Basic technical competency for instrument maintenance and troubleshooting
• Effective communication and teamwork with clinical staff