Kindred Healthcare·Mexia, Texas
Perform routine and complex laboratory tests across various disciplines including chemistry, hematology, and microbiology. Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment while ensuring accurate results and reporting critical values to medical staff.
Join Parkview Regional Hospital in Mexia, TX, a 49-bed, acute-care facility providing services that include medical/surgical care, rehabilitation, and emergency care.
Parkview Regional keeps quality healthcare close to home, with a focus on maintaining and growing quality primary and specialty care services.
At Parkview, you’ll work in a hospital empowered by system support yet rooted in community impact.
Job Summary The Medical Laboratory Technician is responsible for performing routine and complex laboratory tests in areas such as chemistry, hematology, microbiology, and blood banking.
The role involves conducting diagnostic testing, analyzing test results, and maintaining laboratory equipment to ensure accurate and reliable outcomes.
The MLT collaborates with laboratory staff, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to provide timely and effective patient care in an acute care hospital setting.
Essential Functions Perform laboratory tests in chemistry, hematology, coagulation, microbiology, urinalysis, and immunohematology Calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory instruments and equipment according to established protocols Analyze test results for accuracy, identify anomalies, and take corrective action as necessary Document test results and report critical values promptly to appropriate personnel Maintain quality control and quality assurance protocols to ensure regulatory compliance Perform venipuncture and specimen collection as required Assist in training new laboratory staff and students on laboratory procedures and protocols Maintain a clean and organized work area, adhering to infection control and safety protocols Communicate effectively with medical staff, patients, and other departments regarding laboratory procedures and test results Participate in performance improvement initiatives and continuing education to maintain clinical competencies Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in testing and documentation Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Proficiency in laboratory information systems (LIS) and electronic medical records (EMR) Effective communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced, high-stress environment Strong organizational and time management abilities
Education Associate’s degree in Medical Laboratory Technology, Applied Science, Biology, or related field required Licenses/Certifications ASCP or AMT certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) required Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within timeframe specified in facility policy Experience 1-2 years of clinical laboratory experience in a hospital or diagnostic laboratory setting preferred
Requires an Associate's degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or a related field along with ASCP or AMT certification. BLS certification is required, and 1-2 years of clinical laboratory experience is preferred.
Market context
Texas allied-health employers often look for CT technologists with current ARRT registration, Texas Medical Board CMRT, AHA BLS, and prior CT experience, so demand tends to favor candidates who already meet core credentialing requirements. These roles are competitive because employers need clinicians who can work independently, maintain imaging quality, and keep pace with patient volume. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly confirm your credentials, then verify any state-specific licensing details before applying.
