MT, Chemistry

Medical Center Hospital; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical Center Hospital in Odessa, TX, seeks a Laboratory Technologist to analyze blood and body fluids, train students and new employees, and ensure accurate entry of test results into the LIS while maintaining clear communication across departments.

The role requires a strong understanding of clinical laboratory procedures and meeting CLIA education requirements for high complexity testing, contributing to diagnostic accuracy and patient care.

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of Clinical Laboratory Procedures.
• Must meet CLIA education requirements for testing personnel performing high complexity testing.

Responsibilities

• Analyze blood and body fluids as diagnostic aid to physicians.
• Train students and new employees.
• Enter test results into the LIS accurately.
• Communicate effectively throughout the hospital.

Skills

Clinical Laboratory Procedures

Education

MT(ASCP) or MT(AMT) or equivalent

Job description

Position Summary:

The Laboratory Technologist analyzes blood and body fluids as a diagnostic aidto the physicians by producing accurate and precise test results. This positionalso has the responsibility of training students and new employees. Thetechnologist must be able to accurately enter test results into the LIS andcommunicate effectively throughout the hospital.

Qualifications:

A. Education: MT(ASCP), MT(AMT), or equivalent. Must meet CLIA education requirements for testing personnel performing high complexity testing.

B. Job Knowledge:
Must have a thorough understanding of Clinical Laboratory Procedures.

VI. Unusual Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

A. Requires ability to lift and move boxes of supplies weighing up to 30
pounds.

B. Job requires extended periods of standing, walking, and use of stairway.

C. Job involves exposure to bio-hazardous materials, chemicals, and
potential infectious diseases.