Medical Laboratory Technician

HCA Healthcare • Pasadena, TX

14d • 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 performing venipuncture and capillary sticks on infants, children, and adults; maintaining competency in assigned technical areas and automated and manual procedures; performing and reporting tests according to standard operating procedures (SOPs); and assisting in bone marrow procedures. The technician follows procedures for critical values, delta checks, outstanding tests, and draws, and manages an appropriate workload within designated time frames.

The position also requires supporting department coverage, adapting to workflow changes, maintaining a clean and safe work area, using and tracking reagents and supplies appropriately, and working effectively under stressful situations. Employees are expected to follow attendance and timekeeping policies, complete annual Code of Conduct training, act with honesty and integrity, accept constructive feedback, and assist colleagues as needed.

Requirements

• Associate degree.
• No experience required.
• Proficiency in hematology, chemistry, immunohematology (Blood Bank), POCT, and microscopic urine testing.
• Ability to perform venipuncture and capillary sticks on infants, children, and adults.
• Ability to maintain competency in designated technical areas, including automated and manual testing procedures.
• No travel required.

Responsibilities

• Collect blood and perform venipuncture and capillary sticks on infants, children, and adults.
• Perform laboratory tests and procedures according to SOPs 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 bone marrow procedures and other duties as directed by the laboratory supervisor or manager.
• Follow SOPs for checking and reporting critical values and delta checks.
• Follow SOPs for checking and reconciling outstanding tests and draws.
• Maintain competency in designated technical areas, including automated and manual testing procedures.
• Complete an appropriate volume of work within specific time frames and complete work from previous shifts.
• Assist others and provide coverage in assigned areas as available or needed.
• Adjust break and lunch times as needed to support department coverage and patient care.
• Use and inventory reagents and supplies appropriately, including initialing and dating opened reagents.
• Maintain general cleanliness and safety of the work area and address safety hazards.
• Adhere to attendance, punctuality, scheduling, and timekeeping policies.
• Attend annual Code of Conduct training and demonstrate conduct consistent with the organization's stated values.
• Accept responsibility for own actions and offer and accept constructive criticism in a non-defensive manner.
• Adapt to changes in workflow and work effectively under stressful situations.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine benefits.
• Wellbeing support, including 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.
• Preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
• 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.
• Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

What This Job Offers

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