Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)

US Oncology Inc.; Granbury (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Oncology Granbury Laboratory is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician/Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLT/MLS) to join our team on a full-time basis. This role supports multiple Texas locations with primary coverage in Granbury and standard weekday hours.

The position offers opportunities to work with diverse assays and instrumentation, advance technical skills, and contribute to high-quality cancer care within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in medical technology, laboratory science, or related field.
• Current state license if required.
• AMT/ASCP or equivalent certification is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform specimen analysis for Chemistry, Hematology, and Immunology.
• Maintain and operate laboratory equipment and perform routine QC.
• Follow safety policies, document results, and ensure proper charting and reporting.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Quality control

Laboratory testing

Education

AS/ASCP or equivalent certification

Tools

AMT

Job description

Overview

Texas Oncology is looking for a Medical Laboratory Technician/Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLT/MLS) to join our team! This full time position will primarily support the Granbury location with occassional coverage for the Cleburne, Weatherford, Azle, Fort Worth, and South Fort Worth locations. This is a full-time Monday - Friday 8am-5pm position with no weekends, call, or major holidays.

This position will be either a level 1, 2 or Sr based on candidate experience.

Joining the Texas Oncology Granbury Laboratory means becoming part of a talented, patient-focused team that plays a vital role in delivering exceptional cancer care. Our laboratory professionals work closely with physicians and clinical staff to provide accurate, timely results that directly influence treatment decisions and patient outcomes.

We foster a collaborative and supportive environment where all team member's contributions are valued. Team members have the opportunity to expand their technical expertise, gain exposure to a variety of laboratory procedures and technologies, and build meaningful relationships with colleagues across both laboratory and clinical disciplines.

At Texas Oncology, we are committed to providing:

• Meaningful work that supports patients throughout their cancer journey
• A collaborative culture built on teamwork, respect, and shared success
• Opportunities for professional growth, development, and cross training
• A commitment to quality, accountability, and excellence in patient care
• Long term career stability and advancement opportunities within a leading oncology network

If you are looking for a career where your work makes a direct impact and where you can grow alongside a dedicated and mission driven team, Texas Oncology Granbury Laboratory offers an outstanding opportunity to build your future while helping improve the lives of the patients we serve.

Texas Oncology is 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 Oncology treats 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/MLS 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 ideal candidate for the MLT/MLS position will have the following background and experience:

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.