LABTECH DIAGNOSTICS·San Antonio, Texas
The Medical Laboratory Technician is responsible for processing specimens, performing diagnostic tests, and reporting results. They must maintain laboratory instrumentation, ensure quality control, and adhere to strict safety and privacy policies.
Objective The Medical Laboratory Technician is responsible for specimen processing, test performance, and the reporting of results. Essential Functions Follow laboratory policies and procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting, and maintenance of records Keeping records demonstrating that proficiency testing samples are handled in the same way as patient samples Performs laboratory diagnostics test, which are waived, moderately and highly complex Monitors the quality control of tests and instruments Maintains all instrumentation used and documenting any daily maintenance required Maintain all laboratory policies and procedures regarding patient confidentiality and privacy Adheres to the laboratory's Quality Control policies and documents all QC activities including instrument calibrations Identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or test result reporting and correcting the problem or notifying the supervisor Follow all Universal Precautions Wear the required uniform and safety protection equipment such as gloves, safety glasses, and lab coats while working in designated areas Maintain onboarding and annual training on Bloodborne Pathogens, HIPAA, OSHA, First Aid, and all required safety manuals Computer proficiency for data entry and accuracy in Life Points and other systems Clean and organize the stations and specimen storage areas Performs additional duties as instructed by the Director
ASCP MLT Certification Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree (Preferred) Meet CLIA guidelines for testing personnel Performance of OSHA Category 1 tasks involving exposure to blood and bodily fluids Daily tasks involving walking, standing, reaching, lifting, and bending Acuity working with multiple laboratory machines and equipment ALL EMPLOYEES ARE EMPLOYEES AT-WILL AND ARE FREE TO LEAVE LABTECH DIAGNOSTICS AT ANY TIME, FOR ANY REASON OR FOR NO REASON AT ALL. AS A CORRESPONDING RIGHT, LABTECH DIAGNOSTICS HAS THE SAME RIGHT TO TERMINATE AN EMPLOYEE AT ANY TIME, FOR ANY REASON OR FOR NO REASON AT ALL. Background & Drug Screening Mandatory
Market context
Texas healthcare employers commonly need Medical Lab Technicians to support hospital, clinic, and reference lab testing, so openings can be steady in larger metro and regional systems. Competition often centers on ASCP certification, CLIA familiarity, and readiness for hands-on work with bodily fluids; a bachelor’s degree can strengthen an application when preferred. Before applying, compare the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform with the original posting so you can confirm certification, physical demands, and any shift or lab-specific expectations.