Medical Laboratory Technician

HCA Healthcare•Pasadena, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Laboratory Technician collects blood, performs tests, enters patient information and test results into the computer, performs computer functions as needed, and assists with other duties as directed by the laboratory supervisor or manager. The technician is proficient in Hematology, Chemistry, Immunohematology (Blood Bank), point-of-care testing (POCT), and microscopic urine testing. The role includes venipuncture and capillary collection from infants, children, and adults; testing and reporting procedures according to standard operating procedures (SOPs); and assisting with bone marrow procedures. The technician maintains competency in assigned technical areas, including automated and manual testing, and works effectively under stressful situations while completing an appropriate workload within set time frames. The position also involves following hospital attendance and scheduling policies, maintaining department coverage, adapting to workflow changes, using reagents and supplies appropriately, and keeping the work area clean and safe. Employees are expected to act with honesty and integrity, attend annual Code of Conduct training, and follow protocols for critical values, delta checks, and outstanding tests and draws.

Requirements

Associate degree.
No prior experience required.
Proficiency in Hematology, Chemistry, Immunohematology (Blood Bank), POCT, and microscopic urine testing.
Ability to perform venipuncture and capillary blood collection on infants, children, and adults.
No travel required.

Responsibilities

Collect blood and perform venipuncture and capillary (finger and heel) sticks on infants, children, and adults.
Perform laboratory tests in Hematology, Chemistry, Immunohematology (Blood Bank), POCT, and microscopic urine testing.
Enter patient information and test results into the computer and perform computer functions as needed.
Assist with other duties as directed by the laboratory supervisor or manager.
Follow SOPs for performing and reporting tests and procedures, checking and reporting critical values and delta checks, and checking and reconciling outstanding tests and draws.
Assist in bone marrow procedures.
Maintain competency in designated technical areas, including automated and manual testing procedures.
Use and inventory reagents and supplies appropriately, including initialing and dating opened reagents.
Maintain the cleanliness and safety of the work area.
Follow attendance, timekeeping, scheduling, break, and lunch policies, and provide coverage in assigned areas.
Adapt to workflow changes and adjust break and lunch times to maintain department coverage and patient care.
Attend annual Code of Conduct training and uphold the organization’s stated values.
Complete work from previous shifts and assist others when available or needed.
Complete an appropriate workload within specified time frames and work effectively under stressful situations.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine coverage.
Free counseling and referral services.
Paid time off and paid family leave.
Long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence.
401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan and flexible spending accounts.
Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
Preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.