Medical Laboratory Technician

Are you looking for a rewarding career with family-friendly hours and top-notch benefits? We are looking for a qualified Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) like you to join our Texas Health family.

Position Highlights:

Work location: 1301 Pennsylvania Ave. Fort Worth, TX 76104

Work hours: 8:30 PM 7:00 AM; 35hr/wk; 7 on / 7 off Thu-Wed

Department Highlights:

Gain a sense of accomplishment by contributing in a teamwork environment.

Receive excellent mentorship, comprehensive training and dedicated leadership resources.

Enjoy opportunities for growth.

Heres What You Need:

MLT Requirement

Associate degree required within 3 months of hire. Medical Technology, Clinical Lab Science or Chemical, Physical or Biological science preferred OR

Education equivalent to an Associate degree in a laboratory science or medical technology required (Must include at least 60 hours or equivalent from an accredited institution that include at a minimum either 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses or 24 semester hours of science courses that include at least 6 semester hours of chemistry, 6 semester hours of biology and 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology or medical laboratory technology in any combination.

Experience:

Internship in an approved Medical Technician training program required.

2 years experience in a Medical Laboratory preferred.

Licenses and Certifications:

MLS (ASCP), MT (ASCP), MLT (ASCP) required within 90 days from hire Or

AMT, AAB, HHS, NCA, HEW, CLS- CA, FL, NY state license, Philippine Board of Technical Technology required upon hire Or

M (ASCP) Microbiology if working in Microbiology required upon hire Or

BB (ASCP) Blood Banking if working in Blood Bank required upon hire.

MLS (ASCP), MT (ACSP), MLT (ASCP) preferred

Skills:

Strong positive interpersonal skills.

Ability to read, write and speak English clearly.

Problem solving ability, time management skills.

Possess organizational skills to function successfully in a fast-paced work environment.

Computer literate.

Heres What You Will Do:

Specimen Integrity

Specimen integrity is recognized by evaluating and solving problems related to collection and/or processing of specimens.

Specimen conditions are identified that adversely affect test results.

Maintains specimen integrity throughout the testing process.

Laboratory Operations

Facilitates workflow process.

Checks outstanding tests list in a timely manner.

Troubleshoots and follows through on outstanding tests which appear to have not been collected/received when expected.

Knows and uses computer downtime procedures as needed when computer is not available.

Gives proper notification when supplies need to be ordered.

Utilizes time between testing to accomplish other needed tasks. (evaluation of kits, preparing controls, supply management, housekeeping duties, etc.)

Performs tasks in a manner that enhances the quality of care.

Helps other hospital and laboratory coworkers to provide timely patient care.

Demonstrates active cost effectiveness.

Professional Accountability

Participates in orientation and training of students, volunteers, new employees, and observers.

May be responsible for ongoing competency assessment for employees.

Maintains commitment to profession by attending continuing education sessions (ex. Web seminars, ASCP seminars, Tarleton and Lab sponsored seminars by industry).

Completes mandatory hospital/laboratory education and departmental competencies within required time frame.

Mandatory health requirements are completed with required time frame.

Completes assigned work within required time and offers assistance to other coworkers.

Uses laboratory equipment (computer, instruments, etc.) for hospital use only.

Time and attendance is satisfactory.

Employee exhibits a professional appearance.

Seeks assistance/supervision/consultation as needed and reports to supervisor any problems and/or solution regarding delivery of patient care.

Interacts professionally and pleasantly with all encountered and promotes customer satisfaction.

Adhere to the THR Promise Behaviors.

Test Procedures

Follows established laboratory test procedures, including using proper computer protocol.

Evaluates and reports test results.

Communicates and documents relevant patient data to appropriate personnel.

Relays information to next shift and coworkers (ex. instrument malfunctions, unusual patient results, testing problems).

Gives direction and guidance to technical staff and laboratory support personnel.

Quality Control/Documentation

Demonstrates understanding of quality control guidelines.

Follows Laboratory policies when quality control is not within established limits.

Resolves quality control discrepancies before releasing/reporting patient results.

Documents and review QC and ensure corrective action when appropriate.

Performs and documents laboratory equipment maintenance protocols within established time limits.

Demonstrates knowledge to troubleshoot equipment.

Follow laboratory protocol for proficiency testing.

Safety

Incorporates safety/infection control measures into work practices.

Follows HIPAA guidelines.

Demonstrates knowledge of and follows all hospital and Lab safety/infection control policies and procedures.

Participates in required hospital/laboratory safety drills.

Utilizes the event reporting tool to document and report patient situations, on-thejob injuries, and medical device Malfunctioning.

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