Medical Laboratory Technician

Dallam Hartley Counties Hospital District•Dalhart, TX

48d•Onsite

About The Position

This position works three 12-hour shifts per week: night shifts. Our laboratory provides a variety of testing services, giving you the opportunity to use and expand your skills across multiple areas of the laboratory. If you enjoy a team environment, variety in your work, and being an important part of patient care, we would love to have you on our team! Performs medical laboratory tests, procedures, and analyses to provide accurate and timely data used in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.

Requirements

Associate degree or higher.
Ability to work a 36-hour schedule.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
Knowledge of medical laboratory principles, standards, procedures, and testing methodologies.
Knowledge of laboratory safety, infection control, and regulatory requirements.
Knowledge of laboratory equipment operation and maintenance.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Computer and electronic medical record proficiency.
Ability to maintain patient, team member, and employer confidentiality.
Friendly, professional, and patient-focused approach.
Ability to adapt to changing conditions and responsibilities.
Positive attitude and willingness to contribute to a supportive team environment.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Ability to remain calm and effective during stressful or emergent situations.

Nice To Haves

Medical laboratory experience.
MLT, ASCP, AMT, and/or CPT certification.

Responsibilities

Perform technical laboratory testing in areas including chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, microbiology, immunohematology, and immunology.
Perform phlebotomy and specimen collection duties.
Report test results according to established protocols and promptly notify providers and/or nursing staff of critical or abnormal results.
Ensure proper specimen collection, identification, handling, and processing.
Perform and document quality control procedures and maintain accurate laboratory records.
Operate, maintain, calibrate, clean, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment as appropriate.
Maintain adequate laboratory supplies and assist with inventory management.
Follow laboratory policies, procedures, OSHA requirements, and infection prevention and control standards.
Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA requirements.
Work collaboratively with laboratory staff, providers, nursing, and other members of the healthcare team.
Perform other duties as assigned.