Medical Lab Technician / MLT

UT Health East Texas•Athens, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our team as an evening shift, full-time, Medical Lab Technician in Athens, TX. Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better. We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being. We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for. We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care. UT Health Athens is a 127-bed facility, including a 24-hour ED, designated as a Level IV trauma center and Level III stroke center; advanced diagnostic technology; 10-bed ICU; maternity unit radiation therapy center; and a stand-alone ED in Gun Barrel City.

Requirements

Associates 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

Functions as a professional who assumes responsibility and accountability for the performance of clinical laboratory testing that pertains to patient care and diagnosis.
Performs routine and special laboratory procedures, quality control, preventative maintenance, minor equipment repairs, inventory control, and statistical compilation.
Participates in quality assurance, performance improvement, laboratory education, new employee training, and proficiency testing when assigned.