MT, Micro

Medical Center Hospital; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical Center Hospital seeks a Laboratory Technologist to analyze blood and body fluids for diagnostic accuracy. You will train students and new staff, enter results into the LIS, and communicate across departments to support patient care.

The role requires a strong understanding of clinical laboratory procedures and compliance with CLIA high-complexity testing standards. The position involves potential exposure to biohazards in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution is required.
• Certifications MT (ASCP), MT (AMT), MLS(ASCP), MLS(AMT), MT (HEW), MT (ABB) are required.
• Must meet CLIA education requirements for testing personnel performing high complexity testing.

Responsibilities

• Analyze blood and body fluids as a diagnostic aid and provide accurate test results.
• Train students and new employees.
• Enter test results into the LIS accurately and communicate effectively across the hospital.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution

MT (ASCP)

MT (AMT)

MLS(ASCP)

MLS(AMT)

MT (HEW)

MT (ABB)

CLIA education requirements for high complexity testing

Job description

The Laboratory Technologist analyzes blood and body fluids as a diagnostic aid to the physicians by producing accurate and precise test results. This position also has the responsibility of training students, and new employees. The technologist must be able to accurately enter test results into the LIS and communicate effectively throughout the hospital.

Qualifications:

A. Education:Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution required.

Required Certification:MT (ASCP), MT (AMT), MLS(ASCP), MLS(AMT), MT (HEW), MT (ABB) certification. Must meet CLIA education requirements for testing personnel performing high complexity testing

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

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.