Medical Laboratory Technician Float

US Oncology Inc.; Flower Mound (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Oncology in Flower Mound is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to join our team. This float role will require travel to our Castle Hills location and will support multiple sites. Typical hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m.

to 5 p.m. The MLT will perform specimen analysis, operate and maintain laboratory equipment, and conduct quality control procedures. The position also involves phlebotomy, processing specimens, and reporting results in a timely, accurate manner while following

Qualifications

• Associates degree in medical laboratory science or related field.
• State license if required by state laws.
• Certification preferred (AMT/ASCP) but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Perform specimen analysis and report results.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment.
• Conduct quality control procedures and follow QA policies.
• Assist with phlebotomy and specimen collection.
• Prepare and process specimens for testing and send-outs.
• Maintain accurate documentation and records.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Laboratory testing

Quality control

Specimen handling

Education

Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Science

State license (if required)

AMT/ASCP certification preferred

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Overview

Texas Oncologyis looking for aMedical Laboratory Technician to join our team!This position will support the Flower Mound location. This position is a FLOAT position and will require travel to our Castle Hills location as well. This is a Full Time position, typical hours are Monday-Friday from 8:30a-5pm.

Texas Oncologyis the largest community oncology provider in the country and has approximately 600+ providersin220+ 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 Oncologytreats half of all Texansdiagnosed with cancer on an annual basis.

Why work for us?

Come joinourteamthatisresponsible forhelping leadTexas Oncology in treating morepatientdiagnosed 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 youpracticing 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 andassistswith patient flow as needed. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program,to includethe Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

Responsibilities

The essential duties and responsibilities(including but not limited to)

• 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 candidate for this position must meet the following qualifications:

Level 1

• Associates degree in medical technologyor laboratory scienceor related science field.

• Current state license ifrequired.

• AMT, ASCP or equivalent certification preferred but notrequired.

• Positionisentry level and requires no experience.

Level 2 (in addition to Level 1 qualifications)

• 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 externalauditorsand clients. Work will require frequent travel by air or automobile, approximately 70% of workweek, on average.