Medical technologist
Eastland Memorial Hospital·Eastland, Texas
Eastland Memorial Hospital·Eastland, Texas
The Medical Technologist is responsible for obtaining patient specimens and performing established clinical tests and procedures. They must also interpret test results and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment.
Under the supervision of the Clinical Laboratory Manager, obtains specimens from patients and performs established clinical tests and procedures. Interprets test results, and performs instrument and equipment maintenance.
Requirements: Job qualifications:
A.
Bachelor Degree in Medical Technology or Clinical Laboratory science, or Associate Degree with licensure in Medical Laboratory Technology.
Ability to calculate test results accurately, and must have the ability to communicate effectively.
Licensure as a Medical Technologist or MLT, registered with ASCP, AMT, ISLCT or HEW.
D.
Duties of the position require moderate periods of sitting, standing and walking. Bending, stooping, pulling, reaching with arms, feeling with hands and fingers is required. Lifting up to 30 pounds when moving supplies or equipment may be required. Vision requirements include close, distance, and the ability to adjust focus in order to read and interpret instructions, labeling and to conduct tests. Must be able to hear alarms on equipment, instructions from physicians, staff, patients, and visitors. Duties include exposure to patient elements. The work environment noise level is moderate. The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position without compromising patient care.
Market context
Texas employers commonly seek medical technologists for hospital, lab, and outpatient testing needs, and openings can be competitive because many postings prefer ASCP-certified MT or MLT candidates. New graduates may still be considered, especially when they are eligible for certification and can show strong lab fundamentals. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certification status and prepare examples of your bench skills before applying.
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