Clinical Lab Technologist I - Molecular Microbiology
About The Position
The Clinical Lab Technologist I performs moderate- and high-complexity testing as part of the patient care process in a clinical laboratory. The role includes analyzing, reviewing, and reporting test results, recognizing when corrective action is needed, and implementing effective solutions. The technologist works in a fast-paced laboratory environment with biological and chemical hazards and champions safety, compliance, and quality control. The position is based in Dallas, Texas, and is scheduled Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., for 40 hours per week. The role has routine access to Protected Health Information (PHI); employees must maintain strict confidentiality, follow applicable privacy and security standards, and access PHI only when required for their duties.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology, or a Bachelor of Science in Chemical, Biological, or Physical Science with one year of Medical Technology training.
- One year of laboratory training or experience performing high-complexity testing.
- Certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists or equivalent.
- Strong reading, writing, and analytical skills.
- Ability to operate general laboratory equipment, including telephones, computers, automated analyzers, centrifuges, microscopes, manual and automated pipettes, and audible alarms.
- Follow applicable privacy and security standards for Protected Health Information.
Nice To Haves
- Two or more years of laboratory training or experience performing high-complexity testing within the area of specialty.
- Experience with PCR-based assays, including extraction, automated and manual PCR setup, and data analysis.
Responsibilities
- Perform moderate- and high-complexity testing.
- Analyze, review, and report testing results.
- Recognize when corrective action is needed and implement effective solutions.
- Work in a fast-paced laboratory environment with biological and chemical hazards.
- Champion safety, compliance, and quality control.
- Maintain strict confidentiality of Protected Health Information and access it only when required to fulfill job duties.
Benefits
- Free lab services for the employee and dependents.
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Opportunity to grow professionally.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
