Medical Laboratory Tech; Full time, Nights

Texas Health Resources • Plano, TX

14h • Onsite

About The Position

Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) - Laboratory
Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together!
Work location: Texas Health Plano, 6200 West Parker Road, Plano TX 75093
Work hours: Full time; Nights – 7 on/7 off
Lab Department highlights:
· Opportunities for educational and career growth
· Excellent comradery and teamwork
· Attentive executive leadership team
· Ability to work on several projects or committee if there is a desire
· Ability to utilize hands on knowledge from theory

Requirements

• Associate degree Medical Technology, Clinical Lab Science or Chemical, Physical or Biological science preferred; must be attained within 3 months of hire required
• Other Education equivalent to an associate degree in a laboratory science or medical technology Must include at least 60 hours or equivalent from an accredited institution that include at a minimum either 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses or 24 semester hours of science courses that include at least 6 semester hours of chemistry, 6 semester hours of biology and 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology or medical laboratory technology in any combination required
• Internship in an approved Medical Technology training program required
• MLT(ASCP) - Medical Lab Technician MLT(ASCP) or equivalent (AMT, AAB, HHS, NCA, HEW, CLS- CA, FL, NY state license, Philippine Board of Technical Technology) Registry must be attained within 3 months of hire date
• Prefer MLT(ASCP) 90 Days Req

Nice To Haves

• Two years’ experience in a Medical Laboratory preferred
• Blood bank experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Evaluating and solving problems related to collection and/or processing of specimens, maintaining specimen integrity throughout the testing process
• Facilitates workflow process
• Checks outstanding tests list in a timely manner
• Troubleshoots and follows through on outstanding tests which appear to have not been collected/received when expected
• Knows and uses computer downtime procedures as needed when computer is not available
• Helps other hospital and laboratory coworkers to provide timely patient care

Benefits

• Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, student Loan repayment programs as well as several other benefits.
• A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

What This Job Offers

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