Medical Lab Tech - Part time

Community Health Systems•La Porte, IN

About The Position

The Medical Lab Technician conducts routine and specialized diagnostic tests on blood, body fluids, and other specimens to support accurate and timely patient diagnosis and care. The role performs waived, moderate-, and high-complexity testing while adhering to quality-control standards, laboratory protocols, and regulatory guidelines. The technician maintains and troubleshoots laboratory equipment, helps ensure a safe and compliant work environment, and collaborates with healthcare professionals to provide diagnostic information. This is a 32-hour-per-week evening-shift position. The technician documents and validates test results, follows critical-result reporting and specimen-integrity procedures, collects blood specimens using venipuncture and capillary techniques, and supports the training of students and new personnel. Regular and reliable attendance and compliance with policies and standards are expected.

Requirements

Associate degree in Chemical, Physical, Biological, or Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Technology, or completion of an official military Medical Laboratory Procedures course of at least 50 weeks and holding the military occupational specialty of Medical Laboratory Specialist.
Required certification: MLT-Medical Lab Technician (ASCP), MLT - Medical Lab Technician issued by AAB or HEW, or Certified Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)-AMT.
State license where applicable.
Knowledge of laboratory testing principles, quality-control practices, and specimen handling.
Proficiency with laboratory instruments, LIS platforms, and data entry.
Ability to follow established protocols and regulatory guidelines, including CLIA, CAP, and Joint Commission requirements.
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Commitment to accuracy, efficiency, and patient safety in laboratory practices.

Nice To Haves

0–2 years of acute clinical laboratory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs laboratory testing in assigned departments following established procedures for waived, moderate-, and high-complexity tests; reviews and validates results for accuracy.
Operates, maintains, and troubleshoots laboratory equipment; performs scheduled preventive maintenance and resolves technical issues in a timely manner.
Performs and evaluates quality-control procedures and initiates and documents corrective actions for out-of-range or invalid results before releasing patient data.
Accurately documents patient test results in the Laboratory Information System (LIS) and follows procedures for critical-result reporting and specimen integrity.
Collects blood specimens using venipuncture and capillary techniques according to established phlebotomy procedures, ensuring proper patient identification and specimen labeling.
Recognizes, investigates, and resolves issues related to specimen collection, processing, and testing, escalating concerns when appropriate.
Participates in training students and new personnel by demonstrating procedures, monitoring performance, and providing feedback.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
Complies with all policies and standards.