Medical Laboratory Technician

Medical City Healthcare; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental benefits

401(k) Plan with matching contributions

Tuition assistance and student loan support

Life insurance and identity theft protection

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Plano, Texas is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to perform routine and complex tests essential for patient diagnosis and treatment. Candidates should possess an Associate Degree and MLT certification. Responsibilities include performing chemical and bacteriological procedures, maintaining quality control, and producing accurate results across various laboratory areas. Comprehensive benefits are offered, including paid time off and education support.

Qualifications

• MLT certification must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date.
• Experience in a hospital setting is preferred.
• Knowledge in toxicology, chemistry, hematology, immunology, and microbiology.

Responsibilities

• Perform chemical, bacteriological, serological, and microscopic procedures.
• Produce accurate laboratory results in multiple designated areas.
• Maintain quality results by running standards and controls.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Quality control

Chemical procedures

Bacteriological procedures

Microbiology

Education

Associate Degree

Medical Laboratory Technician certification (ASCP or AMT)

Job description

Medical Laboratory Technician

The Medical Lab Technician conducts routine and complex laboratory tests in toxicology, chemistry, hematology, immunology, and/or microbiology for use in patient diagnosis and treatment of disease. The role is essential to delivering the best patient care.

What You Will Do In This Role

• You will perform chemical, bacteriological, serological and microscopic procedures in one or more laboratory sections.
• You will produce accurate results in hematology, serology, chemistry, blood bank, coagulation, urinalysis, microbiology and other areas as designated.
• You will maintain quality results by running standards and controls, calibrating equipment utilizing approved testing procedures, verifying equipment function through routine maintenance and monitoring quality control measures and protocols.

Qualifications

• Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) certification (ASCP or AMT) must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date.
• Associate Degree.
• At least one year of hospital experience is preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services.
• Well‑being support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.