Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT), Full-time Evenings

Kindred Healthcare; Mexia (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Medical Laboratory Technician to perform laboratory tests and specimen collection in a fast-paced environment. This role requires a high school diploma and certification along with critical thinking and the ability to work under pressure. Join us in delivering quality patient care through skilled laboratory services.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Associate’s degree preferred.
• Registered by an accredited Medical Laboratory Technician program.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine laboratory tests and reports results.
• Collects blood specimens using age-appropriate techniques.
• Maintains safety and infection control policies.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Decisive Judgment

Attention to Detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree

Job description

Full-time, Evenings 11AM-7PM

AtScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates.

Job Summary

Performs routine laboratory tests in various sections of the laboratory.

Essential Functions

• Performs common testing procedures and reports test results.
• Performs instrument maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Performs quality control testing. Maintains supplies needed for performance of tests.
• Collects blood specimens using age-appropriate techniques.
• Demonstrate skill and accuracy in obtaining specimens for all age groups serviced
• Maintain inter and intra departmental communication and relations
• Observe safety, infection control, and risk management policies and procedures
• Participate in continuing education programs and related professional activities.
• Perform any duties necessary that improves the overall efficiency and quality of the department
• Monitor and control departmental supplies
• Show competency in performing all laboratory testing procedures.
• Effective use and maintenance of the laboratory equipment

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent Required
• Associate’s degree Preferred

Licenses/Certifications

• Registered by an accredited Medical Laboratory Technician program and/or a AS in Medical Technology or Medical Sciences; and registered by ASCP, NCA, or equivalent

Experience

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.