Medical Lab Tech (MLT)

Tenet Healthcare Corporation • San Antonio, TX

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About The Position

The Medical Laboratory Technician tests laboratory specimens for patients of all ages, from neonates to geriatric patients. The technician reviews and reports laboratory results and performs operational duties, maintenance, and advanced troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation and equipment. Other related duties may be assigned.

The role also processes specimens for clinical studies, processes blood and other body fluids, performs venous and capillary phlebotomy, and helps ensure specimen integrity. Departmental duties include basic clerical work, assisting with procedures and training, managing supplies, maintaining a safe environment, addressing patient population-specific needs, and participating in performance improvement activities.

Requirements

• Associate degree from an approved college or university, graduation from an accredited school of medical laboratory technicians, or an equivalent qualification such as military training as defined by 42 CFR 493.1489.
• Meet the criteria for high-complexity testing defined by CLIA regulations (42 CFR 493.1489, Jan. 24, 2003).
• 0–2 years of experience as a medical laboratory technician.

Nice To Haves

• Certification (registration) or eligibility for registry with an approved certifying agency, such as ASCP, HHS, or AMT.
• Registry-eligible candidates should obtain certification within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Process and test specimens for clinical studies.
• Review test results and apply the correct clinical interpretation of the data.
• Report laboratory results accurately and responsively, including through the laboratory information system.
• Process blood and other body fluids.
• Operate and maintain laboratory instrumentation and equipment, including advanced troubleshooting.
• Perform venous and capillary phlebotomy and ensure specimen integrity.
• Perform basic clerical functions.
• Assist in creating procedures.
• Assist in teaching employees or students.
• Relay and place orders, take inventory, and stock supplies.
• Utilize resources efficiently and effectively.
• Maintain a safe environment.
• Address patient population-specific needs.
• Participate in performance improvement activities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts
• Healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program
• Voluntary pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare, and auto and home insurance

What This Job Offers

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