Medical Lab Technologist

Columbus Community Hospital • Columbus, TX

6h • $28 - $35

About The Position

The Medical Lab Technologist performs laboratory tests, reports results, and maintains test-result records. If the lab assistant is unavailable, the technologist collects, handles, and processes specimens. After orientation and documented competency, the technologist performs laboratory testing in hematology and coagulation, chemistry, serology/immunology, Blood Bank, bacteriology, and urinalysis. The role also operates, calibrates, maintains, and performs minor repairs on laboratory equipment, documenting these activities.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved school for medical laboratory technicians.
• Current registry with a recognized professional organization, such as ASCP.
• Good customer relations and telephone skills.
• Maintain high professional standards and confidentiality of patient information.
• Understand the safe use of laboratory equipment.
• Familiarity with and adherence to hospital and laboratory policies and procedures and regulatory standards.
• Knowledge of medical technical practices and awareness of factors that influence test results.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory tests across hematology and coagulation, chemistry, serology/immunology, Blood Bank, bacteriology, and urinalysis after orientation and documented competency.
• Report test results and maintain records of results.
• Collect, handle, and process specimens when the lab assistant is unavailable.
• Operate and calibrate laboratory equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs on laboratory equipment.
• Document equipment-related activities.

What This Job Offers

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