Medical Lab Scientist MLS / Medical Lab Technician MLT (Day Shift)

The US Oncology Network•Austin, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Texas Oncology is hiring a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Medical Lab Technician (MLT) to support its North Austin location. This is a full-time, Monday-through-Friday position with shift schedules varying by laboratory area: Chemistry is scheduled 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. on Mondays and 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; Hematology is 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; and Specimen Processing is 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. The position does not require weekends, call, or major holidays. Hiring may be at Level 1, Level 2, or Senior, depending on the candidate’s experience. The role performs moderate- and high-complexity laboratory testing used in diagnosing and treating disease. It includes specimen collection and processing, analysis, instrument operation and maintenance, quality control, documentation, and compliance with laboratory procedures and regulatory standards. The employee assesses whether results are appropriate and whether retesting or equipment recalibration is needed, follows established procedures, and may train colleagues, serve as a resource on laboratory science, operate a laboratory instrument as a primary operator, and oversee daily laboratory activities when a supervisor is absent. Texas Oncology describes itself as the country’s largest community oncology provider, with approximately 600 or more providers across more than 220 sites in Texas and southeastern Oklahoma. Its mission is to provide high-quality, evidence-based cancer care using leading-edge technology and research. The company describes a competitive benefits package and notes that select roles may be eligible for its discretionary Long-Term Incentive Plan, which typically vests over three years and is subject to plan terms and continued employment through the award payment date.

Requirements

Level 1: Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a related healthcare field, or relevant experience.
Level 1: Alternatively, an associate degree plus four years of related work experience, or eight years of related work experience.
Level 1 is described as entry-level and requires no experience.
Level 2 requires at least three years of experience, in addition to Level 1 requirements.
Senior level requires five years of experience, in addition to Level 1 and Level 2 requirements.
Current state license if required; licensure requirements depend on the state.
Except for grandfathered situations, a bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology is required.
Ability to perform the essential duties of the role, including moderate- and high-complexity testing, specimen analysis, and laboratory equipment operation.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including extensive sitting or standing, manual and finger dexterity, eye-hand coordination, and occasional lifting and carrying of items up to 40 pounds.
Corrected vision, color perception, and hearing within the normal range; legible handwriting.

Nice To Haves

AMT, ASCP, or equivalent certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with phlebotomy and collect appropriate patient specimens as ordered; obtain pre-authorization and complete applicable consent forms before collecting limited-coverage tests.
Assist with special procedures as needed, including bone marrow procedures in the room.
Follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analysis, reporting, and patient-result recordkeeping.
Analyze Chemistry, Hematology, and Immunology specimens.
Operate and maintain laboratory equipment, including daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance as indicated.
Follow quality-control policies and document QC activities, calibrations, and instrument maintenance; record lot numbers for controls, calibrators, and reagents.
Participate in proficiency testing by analyzing samples and reporting results at least annually.
Prepare peripheral blood smears and perform complete WBC differentials on normal and abnormal smears.
Perform microscopic examination of urinary sediment.
Record results on worksheets and in computer systems, maintain files, and process specimens for send-out testing.
Follow laboratory policies when test systems are outside acceptable performance levels; identify and correct problems or notify a supervisor, and document corrective actions.
Maintain quality-assurance documentation, including accessioning and test-report logs, QC logs, equipment records, and checklists; verify critical results and document follow-up.
Maintain adequate inventory, verify supplies are viable before patient testing, prepare reagents, stains, and chemical solutions as needed, and restock the laboratory.
Send tests not performed in-house to reference laboratories and process incoming orders, including reference-laboratory specimens.
Process incoming and in-house results for charting and chart patient results in a timely manner as needed.
Identify and band patients for blood-product transfusion and process properly labeled specimens according to local blood-bank policy.
Train employees in laboratory procedures and, as applicable, serve as primary operator for at least one laboratory instrument.
Participate in development of new instruments and procedures as needed and act as a resource for laboratory science information.
May oversee daily laboratory activities in the supervisor’s absence.
Comply with quality-assurance standards, OSHA requirements, Universal Precautions, and applicable regulatory standards.
Dispose of hazardous materials properly, maintain a clean working environment, and protect the confidentiality of patient and medical-staff information.
Perform CLIA-classified moderate- and high-complexity testing with minimal supervision.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term disability coverage
Long-term disability coverage
Generous paid time off program
401(k) plan with company match
Wellness program that rewards healthy lifestyle practices
Tuition reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Discounts on selected retailers
Select roles may be eligible for a discretionary Long-Term Incentive Plan, typically vesting over three years and based on individual performance and Texas Oncology’s operational success