Community Health Systems·Lufkin, Texas
Perform routine and specialized moderate to high complexity laboratory tests on blood and body fluid specimens. Maintain laboratory instruments and adhere to quality control and safety protocols to ensure accurate patient results.
The Medical Technologist I performs routine and specialized moderate and high complexity laboratory tests on blood and body fluid specimens under minimal supervision. This role ensures accurate and reliable test results by adhering to quality control protocols and maintaining laboratory instruments. The Medical Technologist I supports patient care by completing tests efficiently, troubleshooting equipment, and assisting in data collection for regulatory compliance. This position may also include teaching new employees and students and performing phlebotomy duties as needed.
Essential Functions
Performs moderate and high complexity laboratory tests accurately and efficiently, ensuring timely reporting of results with appropriate documentation.
Adheres to quality control procedures by performing required checks, analyzing data, troubleshooting out-of-range results, and taking corrective actions as necessary.
Conducts daily, weekly, and monthly instrument function checks and preventative maintenance according to laboratory policies and procedures.
Troubleshoots instrument malfunctions, attempting corrective actions or notifying the appropriate personnel or manufacturer as needed.
Ensures all laboratory procedures comply with safety regulations, including the use of personal protective equipment and adherence to the Laboratory Safety Plan.
Communicates effectively with peers, supervisors, and other healthcare staff, providing timely updates on unusual patient results, instrument malfunctions, and quality control issues.
Assists with proficiency testing and data collection required for laboratory accreditation and regulatory compliance.
Collects chain-of-custody urine drug screens and performs phlebotomy duties as required to support patient care needs.
Collaborates with team members to ensure shift duties and department responsibilities are completed efficiently and accurately.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
Complies with all policies and standards.
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or a related science, or a passing score on the Clinical Laboratory Technology Proficiency examination. Must hold certification from ASCP, AMT, or AAB with 0-2 years of acute care experience.
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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