Medical Laboratory Technician Sr

Texas Oncology; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Oncology seeks a Medical Laboratory Technician Sr for its Round Rock facility, responsible for performing specimen analysis and supporting quality control procedures in a leading healthcare environment. Candidates at various experience levels are welcomed, with competitive salary offerings between $60,000 and $100,000 annually and a robust benefits package.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-term and Long-term disability coverage

Generous PTO program

401k plan with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness program

Employee Assistance program

Qualifications

• Associates degree in medical technology or laboratory science or related science field is required.
• Additional experience required for Level 2 (3 years) and Level Sr (5 years).
• Required certifications may include AMT, ASCP or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Perform specimen analysis, instrument maintenance, and quality control procedures.
• Assist with phlebotomy and collect appropriate specimens from patients.
• Maintain and operate all laboratory equipment, performing necessary maintenance.

Skills

Quality Control

Specimen Analysis

Phlebotomy

Chemistry Specimen Analysis

Immunology Specimen Analysis

Hematology Specimen Analysis

Microscopic Examination

Education

Associate's degree in medical technology or related science field

Current state license if required

Job description

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Overview

Overview

Texas Oncology is looking for a Medical Laboratory Technician to join our team! This position will support the Laboratory Department at our 2410 Round Rock Avenue #150 location in Round Rock, Texas. Typical work week is Monday through Friday, 8:30a - 5:00p with no weekends or major holidays!!

Note from Hiring Manager: Texas Oncology is an independent, physician-led practice delivering leading edge technology and treatment options and conducting innovative research. Founders of the practice pioneered community-based care to enable more cancer patients to receive high-quality care while staying close to the critical support of family and friends. We strive to deliver high-quality, high-touch care to help cancer patients achieve “More breakthroughs. More victories.” in their fight against cancer.

This position can be hired as a level 1, 2 or Sr based on relative candidate experience.

Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country and has approximately 600+ providers in 220+ 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 “More breakthroughs. More victories.” in their fight against cancer. Today, Texas Oncology treats half of all Texans diagnosed with cancer on an annual basis.

Why work for us?

Come join our team that is responsible for helping lead Texas Oncology in treating more patient diagnosed 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 you practicing 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 and assists with patient flow as needed. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

Responsibilities

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

• Assists with performing phlebotomy and collecting appropriate specimens from patients as ordered. Assures pre-authorization and completes appropriate consent forms (ABN) prior to collection of limited coverage tests.
• Assists with special procedures as needed (i.e. bone marrows in the room).
• Follows the laboratory*s procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting, and maintaining records of patient results. Sends specimens to reference laboratories for any testing not performed in house. Processes incoming orders for lab testing including reference laboratory specimens.
• Performs specimen analysis of all Chemistry, Hematology and Immunology specimens.
• Maintains and operates all laboratory equipment. Performs daily, weekly and monthly instrument maintenance as indicated.
• Adheres to the laboratory*s quality control policies and documents all QC activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and instrument maintenance. Records proper lot numbers of all controls, calibrators and reagents.
• Participates in proficiency testing 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
• Records results on appropriate worksheet and computer system and performs file maintenance. Processes specimens for send-out testing.
• Follows the laboratory*s policies whenever test systems are not within the laboratory*s established acceptable levels of performance. Identifies problems 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, equipment records and checklists. Verifies all critical results and documents with accurate follow-up.
• Maintains adequate inventory of supplies and ensures that all supplies are viable before using in patient testing. Prepares reagents, stains and other chemical solutions as needed. Restocks the laboratory area as needed.
• Processes in-house and in-coming results for charting.
• Charts patient results in a timely manner as needed.
• Properly identify and band patients for blood product transfusion. Processes properly labeled specimens according to local bloodbank policy.
• Adheres to all OSHA compliance laws and Universal Precaution procedures.
• Complies with applicable regulatory agency standards.
• Properly disposes of hazardous materials.
• Maintains a clean working environment.
• Maintains confidentially of 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 technology or laboratory science or related science field.
• Current state license if required.
• AMT, ASCP or equivalent certification preferred but not required.
• Position is entry 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. Physical demands of this job typically require full range 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 the use hands to finger, handle, or feel and arms to reach or carry. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision, color perception and 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 external auditors and clients. Work will require frequent travel by air or automobile, approximately 70% of workweek, on average.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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