Medical Laboratory Technician; PRN, Rotating

Texas Health Resources; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Health Resources seeks a Medical Laboratory Technician for its Plano location. The role involves maintaining specimen integrity, evaluating test processes, and requires an associate degree related to lab science. Join a collaborative team in a Magnet-designated hospital known for high-quality patient care and excellent growth opportunities.

Benefits

401k

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discount Programs

Opportunities for educational and career growth

Strong Unit Based Council (UBC)

Qualifications

• Required to have medical laboratory technology coursework.
• Must complete internship in approved Medical Technology training program.
• Prefer at least two years of experience in a Medical Laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and solves problems related to specimen collection and processing.
• Facilitates workflow process and checks outstanding tests list.
• Helps other hospital and laboratory coworkers to provide timely patient care.

Skills

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree in Medical Technology or related field

Job description

**Medical Laboratory Technician – Laboratory**

_Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together!_

**Work location:** Texas Health Plano, 6200 West Parker Road, Plano TX 75093

**Work hours:** PRN, Rotating all shifts

**Lab Department highlights:**

· Opportunities for educational and career growth

· Excellent comradery and teamwork

· Attentive executive leadership team

· Ability to work on several projects or committee if there is a desire

· Ability to utilize hands on knowledge from theory

**Here’s What You Need**

· Associate degree Medical Technology, Clinical Lab Science or Chemical, Physical or Biological science preferred; must be attained within 3 months of hire required

· Other Education equivalent to an associate degree in a laboratory science or medical technology Must include at least 60 hours or equivalent from an accredited institution that include at a minimum either 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses

or 24 semester hours of science courses that include at least 6 semester hours of chemistry, 6 semester hours of biology and 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology or medical laboratory technology in any combination required

· Internship in an approved Medical Technology training program required

· Two years’ experience in a Medical Laboratory preferred

· MLT(ASCP) - Medical Lab Technician MLT(ASCP) or equivalent (AMT, AAB, HHS, NCA, HEW, CLS- CA, FL, NY state license, Philippine Board of Technical Technology) Registry must be attained within 3 months of hire date. Prefer MLT(ASCP) 90 Days Req

**What You Will Do**

Evaluating and solving problems related to collection and/or processing of specimens, maintaining specimen integrity throughout the testing process

· Facilitates workflow process

· Checks outstanding tests list in a timely manner

· Troubleshoots and follows through on outstanding tests which appear to have not been collected/received when expected

· Knows and uses computer downtime procedures as needed when computer is not available

· Helps other hospital and laboratory coworkers to provide timely patient care

**Additional perks of being a Texas Health Employee:**

· Benefits include 401k, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Discount Programs, as well as other benefits.

· Delivery of high-quality patient care

· Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).

· A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

**Texas Health Plano Highlights:**

Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano is a 366-bed, Magnet-designated hospital and recognized clinical leader, providing technologically advanced care to Plano, Frisco and surrounding communities since 1991. This full-service facility features a full range of specialties including emergency medicine, cardiology, adult and adolescent behavioral health, pediatrics, an adult intensive care unit, state of the art and technologically advanced surgical services and a Level III NICU. Texas Health Plano has more than 1,600 employees and over 1,360 physicians on its medical staff in more than 65 specialties. The hospital is an Advanced Level III Trauma Facility, accredited Chest Pain Center by The Joint Commission, named “Best Place to Have a Baby” in Collin County and a Gold-Level Mother Friendly business. Texas Health Plano is the recipient of the Disease Specific Care Certifications from the Joint Commission in Chest Pain, Joint Replacement – Hip and Joint Replacement – Knee and an Advanced Certification as a Primary Stroke Center. We invite you to join us in furthering your career and our accomplishments and philosophy of excellence.

**If you’re ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community, then let’s show the world how we’re even better together!**

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