MT, Micro

Medical Center Health System; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical Center Health System seeks a Laboratory Technologist to analyze blood and body fluids, producing precise diagnostic results. The role includes training students and new staff, ensuring accurate entry of results into the LIS, and clear communication with hospital teams.

Candidate must hold a Bachelor’s degree in a clinical laboratory science or medical technology, meet CLIA high-complexity requirements, and possess MT/MLS certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science or medical technology.
• Must meet CLIA education requirements for high complexity testing.
• MT/MLS/HEW/ABB certifications are required or acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Analyze blood and body fluids as a diagnostic aid by producing accurate test results.
• Train students and new employees on lab procedures and safety.
• Enter test results into the LIS and communicate effectively with physicians and hospital staff.

Skills

Clinical laboratory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science or medical technology

Job description

Position Summary

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

• 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

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

Unusual Physical Demands And Working Conditions

• Requires ability to lift and move boxes of supplies weighing up to 30 pounds.
• Job requires extended periods of standing, walking, and use of stairway.
• Job involves exposure to bio-hazardous materials, chemicals, and potential infectious diseases.