Medical Laboratory Tech - Evening Shift

Work Schedule

Monday‑Friday 2 p.m. – 10:30 p.m., with rotating weekends.

FLSA Status

Non‑exempt.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below.
• One year of work or training experience in a hospital laboratory (preferred).

Licenses and Certifications

Must have one of the following within one year of hire/transfer into this role:

• MLT – Medical Laboratory Technician (ASCP)
• CLA – Certified Laboratory Assistant (ASCP)
• MLT – Medical Laboratory Technician (AMT)

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing assessments.
• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing English to perform essential functions, especially those affecting patient or employee safety.
• Effective communication with patients, physicians, family members, and co‑workers, emphasizing customer‑service focus and positive language.
• Ability to adapt to multiple ongoing priorities, organize heavy workflow, and work with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Independent judgment to recognize problems, identify causes, and take corrective action.
• Basic computer knowledge; ability to operate multiple systems including Hospital/Laboratory Information Systems and office software.
• Capability to work independently with little or no direct supervision.
• Ability to recognize changes that are critical to patient care.

People Essential Functions

• Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic, team‑focused unit.
• Collaborates with all members of the patient‑care team, actively communicating and reporting pertinent information.
• Teaches students, new employees, and others as assigned by the manager.
• Participates in laboratory and organization‑wide initiatives.

Service Essential Functions

• Performs qualitative and quantitative tests using various analyzers and manual methods.
• Organizes workload, sets priorities, and utilizes work time efficiently by assisting others and performing additional tasks.
• Meets turnaround‑time expectations as defined by management.

Quality/Safety Essential Functions

• Demonstrates competency for test systems used to generate patient results in all assigned areas.
• Recognizes, investigates, and helps resolve test discrepancies; notifies management and the medical director as needed.
• Performs instrument calibrations, validations, quality‑control testing, maintenance, and function checks.

Finance Essential Functions

• Adjusts work schedule to accommodate departmental/organizational needs.
• Appropriately utilizes the time‑recording system.
• Uses resources efficiently and avoids waste of supplies.
• Restocks section inventory levels as needed.

Growth/Innovation Essential Functions

• Seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual development.
• Reviews and utilizes Standard Operating Procedures and offers suggestions for improvement.

Supplemental Requirements

• Uniform: Business professional attire required; scrubs not permitted.
• On‑call: Employees may be required to be on‑call during emergencies (e.g., disaster, severe weather events).
• Travel: May require travel within the Houston metropolitan area and may also require travel outside the Houston metropolitan area.