Medical Laboratory Technician - PRN

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Southwest Medical Center in Dallas, TX, seeks a Medical Lab Technician to perform laboratory analyses of specimens and distribute test requests to the appropriate units, physicians, or care teams. This highly visible, fast-paced role requires collaboration with multidisciplinary team members to support accurate diagnostics and timely patient care.

The ideal candidate holds an associate degree or MT/MLT training and relevant certification, communicates clearly, and is committed to

Qualifications

• Associate degree or MT/MLT training program completed or in progress.
• ASCP MT/MLT or equivalent certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicate clearly and openly with team and patients.
• Build relationships to promote a collaborative environment.
• Be accountable for your performance.
• Always look for ways to improve the patient experience.
• Take initiative for your professional growth.
• Be engaged and eager to build a winning team.

Education

Associate's degree / MT-MLT training program

Job description

JR1000037481

Job Description:

Your Job: In this highly visible, fast-paced, and challenging position, you'll collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to provide the very best care for our patients. The primary purpose of the Medical Lab Technician position is to perform laboratory analyses of laboratory specimens as requested and distribute test requests to the requesting patient care unit, facility or physician.

Your Job Requirements:

• Associate's Degree in Chemical, Physical, Biological, Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology, US Army Medical Laboratory Specialist (MLT) course, or enrolled in an accredited MT or MLT training program and has completed clinical training in the area of employment
• MLT(ASCP) or equivalent; MT(AMT); US Army Diploma (MLT)

Your Job Responsibilities:

• Communicate clearly and openly
• Build relationships to promote a collaborative environment
• Be accountable for your performance
• Always look for ways to improve the patient experience
• Take initiative for your professional growth
• Be engaged and eager to build a winning team

Methodist Southwest Medical Center, previously known as Methodist Charlton Medical Center, is a 314-bed, full-service, acute care teaching hospital that serves Cedar Hill, DeSoto, Duncanville, Lancaster, and Glen Heights in southwestern Dallas County. In addition to the new 40,000-square-foot expansion of the emergency department, we offer a newly renovated intensive care unit, labor and delivery unit, and interventional radiology suite; a Level III Trauma Center, a Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and the Dr. Stephen and Marilyn Mansfield Oncology Unit. We have been recognized for excellence in cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology, open heart surgery, and STEMI care, stroke care, hip and knee joint replacement, women and children’s services, and more. We strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcomes the skills and talents of all groups.

Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned:

• Magnet®-designated hospital
• Get With The Guidelines® Gold and Gold Plus awards from the American Heart Association
• Great Place to Work Certified 2026-2027
• Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work; Best Places to Work in Healthcare, Biotech & Pharma; and Best-Led Companies 2025 & 2026
• TIME’s Best Companies for Future Leaders 2025 & 2026
• Newsweek’s America’s Most Admired Workplaces 2026
• Fortune Best Workplaces in Texas 2026
• Military Friendly Gold Employer 2025