MLT - Product Quality Control (Part-time, Nights)

Carter BloodCare • Bedford, TX

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) participates in all Product Quality Control (PQC) department activities, performing testing and services related to product manufacturing, quality control, laboratory support, and customer service within the scope and complexity defined by applicable accrediting agencies. The role supports laboratory operations that meet regulatory and organizational standards and provide high-quality service to internal and external customers. The MLT follows Carter BloodCare (CBC) policies, applicable Standard Operating Procedures, Core Values, and Code of Conduct. The position also includes required competency, proficiency, continuing education, departmental training, mentoring, and educational activities, as applicable. Attendance at assigned meetings and training sessions is required, as is maintaining current professional licensure and/or certifications required for the role. The scheduled hours are Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday, 10:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Varied shifts, extended hours, weekends, and overtime may be required to support operational needs.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Chemical, Biological, Clinical, or Medical Laboratory Science (MLS), or Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT), from an accredited institution, or equivalent education and training meeting the stated CLIA criteria.
• Alternatively, a high school diploma or GED and successful completion of an official military medical laboratory procedures course of at least 50 weeks, with military enlisted occupational specialty of Medical Laboratory Specialist/Laboratory Technician.
• Alternatively, qualifying laboratory training, including completion of an approved or accredited clinical laboratory training program, or at least three months of documented laboratory training in each specialty where moderate-complexity testing is performed.
• MLT(ASCP) or equivalent board certification, with CME participation if applicable and required by the accrediting agency; alternatively, a recent graduate of an accredited MLT program within the last five years who is currently board-eligible.
• Board-eligible candidates must successfully obtain and maintain board certification (e.g., MLT(ASCP) or equivalent) and provide documentation to CBC Human Resources within 12 months of hire.
• Prior clinical laboratory experience, including rotations through an accredited MLT program.
• Working knowledge of moderate-complexity testing and instrumentation used in the PQC department, and knowledge of parameters associated with donor collections.
• Problem-solving skills, including the ability to instruct others, identify corrective-action options, and document problems and resolutions.
• Ability to understand complex problems, collaborate on alternative solutions, organize and communicate ideas clearly, and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to perform laboratory mathematics and use computers; compute, analyze, and interpret numerical data for reporting.
• Strong organization, workload prioritization, attention to detail, follow-through, and commitment to excellence.
• Effective communication, reading, customer service, and interpersonal skills when interacting with internal and external customers and coworkers.
• Ability to make decisions that may significantly affect departmental credibility, operations, and services.
• Understanding of applicable accreditation and regulatory agency requirements.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods, perform repetitive motions, detect varying degrees of hemolysis, and distinguish colors and shades.
• Ability to manage high customer-service demands, strict deadlines, emergent testing, multitasking, and competing priorities.
• Occasionally move supplies weighing up to 40 pounds, with assistance if needed.
• Ability to work overtime and holidays and be On Call/Call Back as needed; accommodate an overnight stay at a CBC-provided location during inclement weather or disaster situations, as deemed necessary.

Nice To Haves

• Previous general laboratory or blood center laboratory experience, including rotation through an accredited MLT program.

Responsibilities

• Participate in Product Quality Control department activities.
• Perform testing and services related to product manufacturing, quality control, laboratory support, and customer service within applicable accreditation requirements.
• Participate in required competency, proficiency, continuing education, training, mentoring, and educational activities, as applicable.
• Help ensure laboratory operations meet regulatory and organizational standards and provide high-quality service to internal and external customers.
• Follow Carter BloodCare policies, applicable Standard Operating Procedures, Core Values, and Code of Conduct.
• Attend meetings and training sessions as assigned.
• Maintain active, current professional licensure and/or certifications required for the role.
• Support operational needs by working varied shifts, extended hours, weekends, and/or overtime when required.

What This Job Offers

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