Medical Laboratory Technician

Commonspirit; Navasota (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Medical Laboratory Technician to join their team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in patient care by accurately analyzing and reporting lab tests, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance. You will maintain and troubleshoot laboratory equipment, participate in continuing education, and contribute to a collaborative environment focused on excellence. If you are passionate about healthcare and committed to making a difference, this opportunity offers a rewarding career path in a supportive and innovative setting.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Continuing Education Opportunities

Professional Development

Flexible Scheduling

Qualifications

• Accurate analysis and reporting of lab tests for patient diagnosis.
• Ensures operational equipment through maintenance and calibration.

Responsibilities

• Perform lab test procedures adhering to regulatory guidelines.
• Provide excellent patient care and timely reporting of results.

Skills

Clinical Laboratory Science

Patient Care

Test Analysis

Equipment Maintenance

Quality Control

Education

Associate’s Degree in Biological or Chemical Science

High School Diploma/GED with Military Training

Tools

Automated Laboratory Equipment

Quality Control Systems

Job description

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• Job Summary / Purpose* Accurately analyzes and reports all tests ordered by the Medical Staff in a timely manner and according to laboratory procedures and regulatory guidelines to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of patients.
  
  
• Aligning with local and state requirements performs lab test procedures on patient specimens adhering to the Section’s Standard Operating Procedures to ensure accurate, timely reporting.
• Provides excellent patient care through clinical correlation of results, identification of patterns of bias, rapid notification of appropriate caregivers of critical values, and completion of testing within established turn-around-time limits
• Ensures that major automated equipment is operational by performing required maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting procedures; including contacting of instrument vendor for assistance or repair
• Performs required calibration and quality control procedures and maintains records to ensure tests are being performed within established parameters
• Performs proficiency testing as assigned and review results with laboratory clinical leaders
• Assists in evaluation and generation of compliant documentation for the validation of new procedures and equipment to provide the physician with the most current laboratory technology
• Participates in opportunities for continuing education and/or teaching, training according to the Section Performance Standards to enhance technical skills of students, trainees, coworkers, and self
• Responsible for inventory of supplies, including providing assistance with monitoring supplies, ordering, and placing received supplies into storage
• Completes all work and resolves or appropriately passes ongoing issues to incoming staff within the scheduled shift
• As a representative of CommonSpirit Health, utilizes professionalism and HumanKindness while communicating with physicians, hospital staff, patients, coworkers, other stakeholders in laboratory operations, and all members of the general public, whether in email, instant messaging, telephone, or face-to-face interactions
• Adheres to all regulatory requirements
  
  

*Responsibilities*

• Job Summary / Purpose* Accurately analyzes and reports all tests ordered by the Medical Staff in a timely manner and according to laboratory procedures and regulatory guidelines to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of patients.
  
  

*Essential Key Job Responsibilities*

• Aligning with local and state requirements performs lab test procedures on patient specimens adhering to the Section’s Standard Operating Procedures to ensure accurate, timely reporting.
• Provides excellent patient care through clinical correlation of results, identification of patterns of bias, rapid notification of appropriate caregivers of critical values, and completion of testing within established turn-around-time limits
• Ensures that major automated equipment is operational by performing required maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting procedures; including contacting of instrument vendor for assistance or repair
• Performs required calibration and quality control procedures and maintains records to ensure tests are being performed within established parameters
• Performs proficiency testing as assigned and review results with laboratory clinical leaders
• Assists in evaluation and generation of compliant documentation for the validation of new procedures and equipment to provide the physician with the most current laboratory technology
• Participates in opportunities for continuing education and/or teaching, training according to the Section Performance Standards to enhance technical skills of students, trainees, coworkers, and self
• Responsible for inventory of supplies, including providing assistance with monitoring supplies, ordering, and placing received supplies into storage
• Completes all work and resolves or appropriately passes ongoing issues to incoming staff within the scheduled shift
• As a representative of CommonSpirit Health, utilizes professionalism and HumanKindness while communicating with physicians, hospital staff, patients, coworkers, other stakeholders in laboratory operations, and all members of the general public, whether in email, instant messaging, telephone, or face-to-face interactions
• Adheres to all regulatory requirements
  
  

*Qualifications*

*Required Education and Experience *

Associate’s Degree in a biological or chemical science as defined by CLIA *OR*

High school diploma/GED and completed an official military medical laboratory course and held the military enlisted occupational speciality of Medical Laboratory Specialist (Lab Technician)

*Required Licensure and Certifications*

California: MLT:CA

Nevada: MLT:NV

North Dakota: MLT-L:ND

Tennessee: MLT-L:TN or MLT (ASCP) or equivalent certification (per requirement sheet)

GA: MLT (ASCP) or equivalent certification (per requirement sheet)

Other State License Not Required

*Preferred Certification*

MLT (ASCP) or equivalent certification preferred

*Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Training*

Must be appropriately trained in clinical laboratory science as judged by the Director of the Clinical Laboratory

*Overview*

St. Joseph Health – Bryan/College Station Navasota Caldwell Madisonville TX. Since 1936 St. Joseph Health has been caring for the communities in and surrounding the Brazos Valley. We have a Level III Trauma Center the first Joint Commission certified Primary Stroke Center and the first accredited Chest Pain Center in the Brazos Valley. St. Joseph Health is a leader in critical care and the largest provider of cardiovascular care in the region. As an integrated healthcare system St. Joseph Health includes a comprehensive network of over 100 employed providers including primary care physicians specialists and advanced practice clinicians. The network includes more than 30 ambulatory clinics featuring primary care Express Clinics and imaging and diagnostic services.

*Pay Range*

$16.26 - $22.36 /hour

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Science and Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Wellness and Fitness Services, Hospitals and Health Care, and Medical Practices

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