Medical Laboratory Technician

Medical Laboratory Technician

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a Medical Laboratory Technician today with St. David's North Austin Medical Center.

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT), you will be responsible for performing moderate and high complexity testing for use in patient diagnosis and treatment of disease. You will analyze, review, and report test results and quality control results, and take remedial action when indicated, and ensure specimen integrity through proper handling and processing.

• You will handle and transport specimens as appropriate to the ordered tests
• You will ensure positive identification of each patient and respective samples
• You will correctly receive specimens and print specimen labels
• You will troubleshoot test systems and take appropriate actions
• You will communicate the need for supplies, receive all supplies, and rotate supplies appropriately
• You will perform and document scheduled and unscheduled maintenance
• You will identify problems which may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results

Job Requirements

Education

• Associate's degree in Laboratory or Medical Laboratory Technology AND a graduate of an accredited school of Medical Laboratory Technology or Medical Laboratory Science
• OR
• High school graduate or equivalent AND laboratory training or experience consisting of successful completion of a 50-week military training program having served as a Medical Laboratory Specialist

Licenses and Certifications

• Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP), or as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) by the National Certification Agency for Clinical Laboratory Personnel (NCA), or equivalent – preferred

Benefits

St. David's North Austin Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Medical Laboratory Technician opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.