MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN/CLINICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (MLT/CLT) (27210)

Job Summary

Medical Laboratory Technician/Clinical Laboratory Technician (MLT/CLT) – located at Central Texas Veterans Health Care System, Temple, TX. Position is full‑time, salary range $27.00-$27.50 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Use independent technical judgment to analyze and interpret laboratory results.
• Perform, evaluate, interpret, correlate, and validate the accuracy of laboratory procedures and results.
• Monitor quality control systems and measures; perform QA activities and corrective actions using statistical principles.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventive maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Identify and resolve problems encountered in the laboratory; communicate findings to the healthcare team.
• Analyze specimen collection and processing, adjusting procedures to maintain accuracy.
• Interpret complex written instructions and comply with laboratory quality control and quality assurance procedures.
• Document equipment function, calibrations, and repairs; use scientific principles to correct deviations.
• Respond to inquiries regarding test results, methodology, test specificity, and sensitivity.
• Meet all acceptable quality and productivity standards as defined by the Chief, P&LMS or designee.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Applied Science or related field.
• Minimum of two (2) years of laboratory experience.
• American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or American Medical Technologists (AMT) certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician/Clinical Laboratory Technician.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with Sysmex XN3100 Hematology Analyzer & Slide Maker Stainer.
• Experience with Sysmex Cellavision Digital Imaging.
• Experience with Diagnostica STAR Max Coagulation Analyzer.
• Experience with Beckman Iris Velocity & IQ Select Urinalysis Analyzer.
• Experience with Beckman Coulter AU5800 Chemistry Analyzer.
• Experience with Beckman Coulter DxI800 Immunoassay Analyzer.
• Experience with Beckman Coulter Power Express Automation Line.
• Experience with osmometer.

Position Timing

Immediate hire upon completion of required background investigation and security package.

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision coverage.
• 401(k) plan.
• Vacation and sick leave.
• Paid federal holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents Birthday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day.

Equal Opportunity & Accessibility Statement

Laredo Technical Services, Inc. (LTSi) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.