Medical Lab Technician / Medical Technologist (Day Shift)

The Registered Medical Laboratory Technician or Medical Technologist at our organization combines compassion with cutting-edge technology. Our employees are considered family, and we welcome your interest in joining us.

Qualifications

• MLT or MT – ASCP certified or ASCP eligible
• Generalist experience preferred, with strength in Hematology, Chemistry, Urinalysis, and Coagulation (preferred but not required)

Training

Training in Corpus Christi, TX is required.

Schedule

• Shift: Days
• Primary Schedule: Monday-Friday, 4:00am - 12:30pm
• Additional Coverage: Rotational weekends, rotational holidays, and occasional shift coverage as needed. Rotational participation in the disaster team.

General Purpose of Job

The Registered Medical Laboratory Technician or Medical Technologist performs all tests in a single area or majority of procedures in all areas, as defined by HCFA, with appropriate sectional training. They perform highly complex procedures and report results to nurses and physicians.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintains confidentiality and adheres to hospital policies and procedures.
• Participates in internal and external CODE and disaster occurrences.
• Ensures compliance with infection control and safety techniques within the Laboratory.
• Ensures proper security procedures and demonstrates appropriate use of ID badges.
• Operates and maintains the Pneumatic Tube System.
• Complies with IOP/CQI issues and represents the laboratory section to assigned committees, physicians, nursing staff, support staff, and patients.
• Performs duties and responsibilities of a Medical Laboratory Technician.
• Revises and reviews procedure manuals according to NCCLS guidelines.
• Communicates with coworkers, hospital personnel, physicians, and physician offices.
• Evaluates and validates new reagents, equipment, and procedures according to laboratory policies and procedures and regulatory guidelines.
• Maintains specimen identification and integrity.
• Maintains knowledge of new technology and procedures and makes recommendations when appropriate.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

• Medical Laboratory Technician: Associate of Science Degree (AS) from a two-year College or University, required one year formal university/hospital based accredited course work in Medical Laboratory Technology beyond an Associate's Degree (Clinical Internship).
• Medical Technologist: Bachelor of Science Degree (BS) from a four-year College or University, required one year formal university/hospital based accredited course work in Medical Technology beyond a Bachelor's Degree (Clinical Internship).

Certification

• Medical Laboratory Technician: MLT (ASCP) within one year from date of hire.
• Medical Technologist: MT (ASCP) within one year from date of hire.