Medical Laboratory Technician

Woodland-Heights-Medical-Center; Lufkin (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical Lab Technician position at INDLABPHARM in the United States offers an opportunity to conduct routine and complex diagnostic tests, maintain quality control, and ensure regulatory compliance across laboratories.

Responsibilities include phlebotomy, instrument maintenance, LIS data entry, result validation, and collaboration with healthcare teams to deliver accurate patient data. Evening shift and full-time schedule apply.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in CL S / MLT required or military equivalent
• Military Medical Laboratory Specialist training acceptable
• 0-2 years acute clinical lab experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Performs tests in waived, moderate, and high-complexity categories with result validation
• Operates, maintains, and troubleshoots lab equipment; performs preventive maintenance
• Executes quality control procedures and initiates corrective actions
• Documents results in LIS and reports critical findings
• Collects blood specimens via venipuncture and capillary techniques with proper labeling
• Identifies and resolves specimen collection, processing, and testing issues
• Participates in training of students and new staff
• Performs other duties and maintains reliable attendance
• Complies with policies and standards

Skills

Laboratory testing

Quality control

LIS data entry

Regulatory compliance

Analytical skills

Education

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

Military Medical Laboratory Procedures course (50 weeks)

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

INDLABPHARM

Job Info

• Job Identification 162521
• Job Category Allied Health
• Posting Date 08/25/2026, 10:03 PM
• Degree Level Associate Degree
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Evening