Medical Laboratory Technician Float

Overview

Texas Oncology is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to join their team at the Flower Mound location. This is a Full-Time position with typical hours of 8:30a-5pm, Monday through Friday. The position is a FLOAT position requiring occasional travel to the Castle Hills location.

Responsibilities

• Accurately performs specimen analysis, instrument maintenance, and quality control procedures including moderate and high complexity laboratory tests.
• Initiates and follows quality assurance and safety policies and procedures.
• Assists with performing phlebotomy and collecting appropriate specimens from patients as ordered.
• Ensures pre-authorization and completes appropriate consent forms (ABN) prior to collection of limited coverage tests.
• Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, including the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.
• Performs specimen collection and assists with patient flow as needed.
• Processes incoming orders for lab testing including reference laboratory specimens.
• Performs specimen analysis of all Chemistry, Hematology and Immunology specimens.
• Maintains and operates all laboratory equipment.
• Performs daily, weekly and monthly instrument maintenance as indicated.
• Maintains and documents all QC activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and instrument maintenance.
• Participates in proficiency testing by performing sample analysis and reporting results at least once a year.
• Prepares peripheral blood smear and performs complete WBC differential.
• Performs microscopic examination of urinary sediment and records results.
• Processes specimens for send-out testing.
• Documents all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.
• Maintains adequate inventory of supplies and ensures that all supplies are viable before using in patient testing.
• Restocks the laboratory area as needed.
• Processes in-house and in-coming results for charting.
• Identifies problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either corrects the problem or notifies supervisor.
• Maintains a clean working environment.
• Maintains confidentiality of all information related to patients and medical staff.
• Performs CLIA classified Waived and Moderately complexity testing.

Qualifications

• Level 1: Associates degree in medical technology or laboratory science or related science field. Current state license if required. AMT, ASCP or equivalent certification preferred but not required.
• Level 2: Three years of experience.
• Level Sr: Five years of experience.

Physical Demands

The physical demands of this job typically require full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination in operation and manipulation of complex laboratory equipment. Requires sitting/standing for extended periods of time with the use of hands to finger, handle, or feel and arms to reach or carry. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision, color perception and hearing to normal range. Requires legible handwriting.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in an office environment and requires significant interaction with management, staff and external auditors and clients. Work will require frequent travel by air or automobile, approximately 70% of the workweek, on average.