Medical Lab Technician / MLT

Ardent Health Services • Athens, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Join our team as a PRN, Medical Lab Technician in Athens, TX. Why Join Us? Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being. People-First: We prioritize your well-being with a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for. Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care. Get to Know Your Team: UT Health Athens is a 127-bed facility, including a 24-hour ED, designated as a Level IV trauma center and Level IV stroke center; advanced diagnostic technology; 10-bed ICU; maternity unit radiation therapy center; and a stand-alone ED in Gun Barrel City. Explore Career Pathways for Laboratory Professionals:

Requirements

• Associate's degree in Medical Laboratory Technician studies, or a chemical, physical or biological science associates degree.
• ASCP or equivalent.
• Certification must be maintained without lapse during employment.
• If certification does lapse, job will be downgraded to Medical Laboratory Technician (non-certified) until certification is reinstated.
• Current knowledge of clinical laboratory techniques and principles.
• Previous clinical laboratory experience as a Medical Laboratory Technician, Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Laboratory Scientist within a clinical laboratory.

Responsibilities

• The Medical Lab Technician functions as a professional who assumes responsibility and accountability for the performance of clinical laboratory testing that pertains to patient care and diagnosis.
• This position performs routine and special laboratory procedures, quality control, preventative maintenance, minor equipment repairs, inventory control, and statistical compilation.
• Will additionally participates in quality assurance, performance improvement, laboratory education, new employee training, and proficiency testing when assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees