Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation·Granbury, Texas
Conduct routine and specialized diagnostic tests on blood and body fluids to support patient diagnosis. Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure compliance with quality control and regulatory standards.
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.
Requires an Associate Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or equivalent military training and a valid MLT certification (ASCP, AMT, or AAB). Preference is given to candidates with 0-2 years of acute clinical laboratory experience.
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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