Medical Lab Tech - Part time

Community Health Systems•La Porte, TX

15h

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 moderate- and high-complexity testing while following quality-control standards, laboratory protocols, and regulatory guidelines. It also involves maintaining and troubleshooting laboratory equipment, supporting a safe and compliant work environment, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to provide diagnostic information.

Requirements

Associate degree in Chemical, Physical, Biological, or Clinical Laboratory Science, or Medical Laboratory Technology; alternatively, completion of an official military Medical Laboratory Procedures course of at least 50 weeks and the military occupational specialty of Medical Laboratory Specialist.
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.
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.

Nice To Haves

0–2 years of acute clinical laboratory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform laboratory testing in assigned departments according to established procedures for waived, moderate-, and high-complexity tests; review and validate results for accuracy.
Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment, perform scheduled preventive maintenance, and resolve technical issues in a timely manner.
Perform and evaluate quality-control procedures; initiate and document corrective actions for out-of-range or invalid results before releasing patient data.
Document patient test results accurately in the Laboratory Information System (LIS) and follow procedures for critical-result reporting and specimen integrity.
Collect blood specimens by venipuncture and capillary techniques, following phlebotomy procedures and ensuring proper patient identification and specimen labeling.
Recognize, investigate, and resolve issues involving specimen collection, processing, and testing; escalate concerns when appropriate.
Help train students and new personnel by demonstrating procedures, monitoring performance, and providing feedback.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance and comply with all policies and standards.