Medical Lab Tech

Dallam Hartley Counties Hospital District • Dalhart, TX

10h • Onsite

About The Position

Performs medical laboratory tests, procedures, and analyses to provide data for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease by performing the following duties.

Requirements

• Knowledge of medical laboratory principles, standards, applications, and tests.
• Knowledge of medical laboratory safety, cleanliness, and infection control policies and regulations.
• Knowledge of medical laboratory equipment uses and maintenance.
• Accuracy – Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Communication – Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Computer Skills – Proficient ability to use a computer and electronic medical record.
• Confidentiality – Maintain patient, team member and employer confidentiality. Comply with all HIPAA regulations.
• Customer Service Oriented – Friendly, cheerful, and helpful to patients and others.
• Ability to meet patients and others needs while following office policies and procedures.
• Detail Oriented – Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Flexibility – Ability to adapt easily to changing conditions and work responsibilities.
• Positivity – Display a positive attitude and is a positive agent for change.
• Teamwork – Work as part of a team and collaborate with co-workers.
• Working Under Pressure – Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.

Nice To Haves

• Medical laboratory experience preferred.
• MLT, ASCP, AMT and/or CPT certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical laboratory functions including chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, microbiology, immunohematology, and immunology.
• Report test results following clinic protocols alerting providers and/or nurses about abnormal results.
• Ensure quality control in collecting specimens, ensure appropriate sampling and maintain accurate record keeping.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and supplies. Set up, maintain, calibrate, clean, and test sterility of medical laboratory equipment.
• Comply with all laboratory policies and OSHA regulations related to safety, cleanliness, and infection control.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.
• Perform phlebotomy duties.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree