Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation·Granbury, Texas
The Medical Lab Technician performs routine and specialized diagnostic tests on various specimens to support patient diagnosis and care. They are also responsible for maintaining laboratory equipment, ensuring quality control, and documenting results in the Laboratory Information System.
The Medical Lab Technician is responsible for conducting routine and specialized diagnostic tests on blood, body fluids, and other specimens to support accurate and timely patient diagnosis and care. This role requires expertise in performing moderate and high-complexity tests while adhering to strict quality control standards, laboratory protocols, and regulatory guidelines. The Medical Lab Technician is also tasked with maintaining and troubleshooting laboratory equipment, ensuring a safe and compliant work environment, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to provide critical diagnostic information.
Essential Functions
Performs laboratory testing in assigned departments following established procedures for waived, moderate, and high-complexity tests; reviews and validates results for accuracy.
Operates, maintains, and troubleshoots laboratory equipment; performs scheduled preventive maintenance and resolves technical issues in a timely manner.
Performs and evaluates quality control procedures; initiates and documents corrective actions for out-of-range or invalid results before releasing patient data.
Accurately documents patient test results in the Laboratory Information System (LIS) and follows procedures for critical result reporting and specimen integrity.
Collects blood specimens via venipuncture and capillary techniques according to established phlebotomy procedures, ensuring proper patient identification and specimen labeling.
Recognizes, investigates, and resolves issues related to specimen collection, processing, and testing; escalates concerns when appropriate.
Participates in the training of students and new personnel by demonstrating procedures, monitoring performance, and providing feedback.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
Complies with all policies and standards.
Candidates must hold an Associate Degree in a relevant laboratory science or have completed an official military medical laboratory procedures course. Additionally, certification as an MLT (ASCP, AAB, HEW, or AMT) and Basic Life Support (BCLS) are required.
Market context
Texas medical lab tech openings are typically supported by ongoing hospital, clinic, and diagnostic lab demand, especially where timely testing affects patient care. These roles can be competitive because employers often want both formal lab training and current MLT certification, plus BCLS, and this platform’s AI-summarized job requirements and benefits help you review the key details faster. Before applying, confirm your associate degree or military lab course documentation and make sure your certification and BCLS status are current.
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