TECH - MLT (PRN)

Job Title

Laboratory Technician

Texoma Medical Center, a 414-bed acute care facility has been providing quality health care to the residents of North Texas and Southern Oklahoma since 1965. Our main campus is located in Denison, Texas, approximately one hour north of the Dallas/Fort Worth area and just south of the Texas/Oklahoma border. In addition, we have numerous facilities in locations throughout the Texoma region. Since 1965, TMC has forged a special relationship with the people of North Texas and Southern Oklahoma. Texoma residents have come to depend on TMC to meet a spectrum of physical, mental and spiritual needs. TMC has responded with unique services to provide the kind of sophisticated, experienced care that was once available only in major metropolitan areas. We offer major specialty services including open heart surgery and neurosurgery. Advanced resources such as certified trauma care support TMC's role as a regional specialty center.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for performing all required laboratory testing procedures including, but not limited to, blood specimen collection, determining validity of results, quality control analysis, maintenance of accurate records and maintaining equipment. Responsible for interpreting and troubleshooting patient results.

The following is a summary of the major job functions; perform all required testing in various sections of the clinical laboratory according to policy and procedures; perform and document results of quality control and maintenance, taking necessary corrective action as prescribed by written policy; collect specimen, process specimens and prepare specimens for testing or referral as prescribed by written policy; assist physicians and other hospital personnel with interpretation of test results; ordering and taking outpatient orders; responsible for ensuring a clean work area and adequate supplies (restocking of inventory); must be able to perform problem solving or troubleshooting as outlined by lab policy. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor that are not listed below; and specific functions may change from time to time.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, or biological science from accredited college and 2 years of laboratory experience or associate degree from approved program in Medical Technology ASCP (American Society of Clinical Pathologist) certified as MLT (Medical Laboratory Technician), or equivalent, such as AMT within first 6 months of hire date Must have the ability to read, write and learn a computer system. Must demonstrate knowledge and skill in obtaining laboratory specimens from all age groups. Must have good verbal communication and listening skills. Must have commitment to team operation with customer service spirit.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.