Kindred Healthcare·Fort Worth, Texas
Performs and reports routine and special laboratory tests on clinical specimens to assist in patient diagnosis and monitoring. Responsibilities include conducting analyses in various specialties and performing venipuncture and specimen processing.
Kindred Hospital Tarrant County Southwest is a long-term acute care (LTAC) hospital specializing in the treatment of patients recovering from post-intensive care and medically complex conditions. Our hospital provides both intensive care and telemetry-level services, offering advanced monitoring and support for patients requiring extended medical care. With a multidisciplinary team dedicated to personalized treatment plans, we focus on helping patients achieve significant recovery and transition to the next level of care. Job Summary
Under general supervision, Performs and reports routine and special laboratory tests on clinical specimens to aid in the diagnosis and monitoring of patients.
Essential Functions Performs analyses in hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, coagulation, blood bank and microbiology according to expected performance standards.
Performs venipuncture, finger stick, or heel stick on identified patients by physician's request in a timely, accurate and caring manner.
Keeps documented records current regarding maintenance and quality control.
Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed Be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either must correct the problems or immediately notify the general supervisor, technical supervisor, clinical consultant, or director Follow the laboratory's established corrective action policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Comprehensive knowledge of applicable safety, quality control, and specimen handling guidelines and procedures.
Skilled in using applicable laboratory equipment such as centrifuges, meters, microscopes, incubators, pipettes, autoclaves, and sterilizers.
Ability to work quickly and accurately when under strict deadlines.
Considerable knowledge of the theory and practice of clinical laboratory methods and instrumentation.
Working knowledge of anatomy, physiology, laboratory medicine, disease processes, and laboratory procedures.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of all patient and/or employee information to assure patient and/or employee rights are protected.
Must read, write and speak fluent English.
Must have good and regular attendance.
Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0%25 Performs other related duties as assigned.
Education Associate degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution Licenses/Certifications Current license issued by the State in which the laboratory is located, if such licensing is required. Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician by a nationally recognized agency/board preferred. Current BLS preferred. Experience 1-2 years acute care hospital lab experience in high complexity testing preferred.
Requires an associate degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology and a valid state license. Preference is given to candidates with MLT certification, BLS, and 1-2 years of acute care hospital experience.
Market context
In Texas, full-time day-shift laboratory tech roles are often competitive because hospitals look for candidates who can work independently in fast-paced acute care settings and meet licensure requirements. This role is especially attractive to applicants with an associate degree, a valid state license, MLT certification, BLS, and recent hospital experience. Before applying, confirm your license status and compare the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here with the original posting to save research time.
