MLT, Medical Lab Technician II - General Lab

CHRISTUS Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician II to perform complex clinical testing across general laboratory sections as well as Blood Bank and Microbiology. The role includes quality control, proficiency testing, equipment maintenance, and blood product handling as requested by medical staff.

It also encompasses clerical and phlebotomy duties to support daily operations. Responsibilities include specimen collection, accurate labeling, result reporting, crossmatching, and

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in clinical laboratory science or medical laboratory technology.
• Military training of at least 50 weeks in medical laboratory procedures, with specialty of MLT.
• 60 semester hours or equivalent including required lab/science coursework.
• Clinical laboratory training through ABHES/NAACLS approved program or equivalently documented lab training.

Responsibilities

• Meets competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Specimen collection/handling/processing including venipuncture/fingerstick; proper labeling and processing.
• Perform tests across Hematology, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Chemistry, Special Chemistry, ER Stat Lab, Microbiology; operate analyzers.
• Perform QC and record results per CLIA, CAP, AABB, JCAHO guidelines; participate in Performance Improvement.
• Preventative maintenance, restock supplies, document reagent handling, and ensure safe lab practices.
• Assist in training new staff and students; adhere to CAP, AABB, CLIA, OSHA standards.

Education

Associate degree or higher in clinical laboratory science or medical laboratory technology

Military medical laboratory training 50 weeks (enlisted specialty MLT)

60 semester hours with medical lab tech or science courses

Job description

Summary:

The Medical Laboratory Technician II performs complex clinical testing in assigned section/s such as general laboratory, Blood Bank, and Microbiology sections, with all duties necessary for accurate and timely results including quality control, performance improvement, proficiency testing, and preventative maintenance of equipment. Associates in this job recognize abnormal critical values and follow proper guidelines for notifying medical team members of results. Performs clerical, general, and phlebotomy duties related to daily operations in the laboratory. Provides/dispenses blood products as requested by medical staff.

Responsibilities:

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Specimen Collection/Handling/Processing– obtains blood specimens via venipuncture and/or fingerstick, accurately identifies and labels appropriately; answers pneumatic tube system; follows procedures for processing and testing specimens, including operating various centrifuges; obtains other designated patient specimens as listed in procedure manuals.
• Result Reporting – recognizes errors or improbable results and takes appropriate action; reports critical values per Policy and Procedure; performs tests within established timeframe; performs laboratory testing, if designated, in the following sections: Hematology, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Chemistry, Special Chemistry, ER Stat Lab, and Microbiology; performs blood bank procedures, including crossmatching, ab id’s, and dispensing of blood products; operates laboratory automated analyzers according to established procedures.
• Performs, analyzes, and records QC according to Policy & Procedure following CLIA, CAP, AABB, and JCAHO guidelines; performs and records Performance Improvement indicators and reports results.
• Performs established daily and periodic preventative maintenance with documentation; troubleshoots minor problems and initiates service calls as needed; orders (or notifies assigned associate) and restocks supplies/reagents; reviews policy & procedure manual; dates reagents and discards expired reagents.
• Takes responsibility for seeking and achieving professional growth and continued education.
• Assists in training new associates and students in Laboratory practices.
• Follows CAP, AABB, Compliance, CLIA, JCAHO, and OSHA standards.
• Follows established protocols for safety, infection control, security, compliance, and the use of hazardous materials.
• Utilizes LIS and HIS computer systems appropriately to perform, charge, and report laboratory results.
• Completes annual competency assessment successfully and by assigned date.

Job Requirements:

Education/Skills

• Associate degree or higher in clinical laboratory science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution or equivalent laboratory training and experience meeting the requirements defined in the CLIA regulation 42CFR493.1489:

  • Successfully completed an official U.S. military medical laboratory procedures training course of at least 50 weeks duration and currently hold the military enlisted occupational specialty of medical laboratory specialist (laboratory technician);

    OR

  • 60 semester hours or equivalent from an accredited institution that, at a minimum, includes either 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses, OR 24 semester hours of science courses that include six semester hours of chemistry, six semester hours of biology, and 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology or medical laboratory technology in any combination;

    AND

  • Laboratory training including either completion of a clinical laboratory training program approved or accredited by the ABHES, NAACLS, or other organization approved by HHS (note that this training may be included in the 60 semester hours listed above), or at least three months documented laboratory training in each specialty in which the individual performs high complexity testing.

Experience

• No experience required for graduates of a clinical laboratory training program approved or accredited by NAACLS, or other organizations approved by HHS.

  OR

• Six Months of approved clinical laboratory experience, which must include a clinical rotation through the following sections of the laboratory: Blood Banking, Microbiology, Chemistry, and Hematology, Immunology, and Urinalysis/Body Fluids in the U.S. or with an accredited laboratory within the last 5 years. (This meets the AMT MLT eligibility requirement)

  AND

• less than 5 years of experience as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT).

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• MLT from ASCP, AMT, AAB, or HEW/HHS required.

• If certification with an expiration date is held, the certification must be maintained and kept current.

• Louisiana requires State Licensure.

• New Graduate that is Board Certified or eligible (must complete Board Certification within 1 year of hire, Louisiana excluded).

Work Schedule:

5 Days - 8 Hours

Work Type:

Full Time