Medical Laboratory Tech (CLS I **

Medical Laboratory TechnicianTexas Oncology is looking for a Medical Laboratory Technician to join our team! This position will be either a level 1, 2 or Sr based on candidate experience.Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country and has approximately 600+ providers in 220+ sites across Texas and southeastern Oklahoma. Our founders pioneered community-based cancer care because they believed in making the best available cancer care accessible to all communities, allowing people to fight cancer at home with the critical support of family and friends nearby. Our mission is still the same today—at Texas Oncology, we use leading-edge technology and research to deliver high-quality, high-touch, evidence-based cancer care to help our patients achieve "More breakthroughs. Today, Texas Oncology treats half of all Texans diagnosed with cancer on an annual basis.Come join our team that is responsible for helping lead Texas Oncology in treating more patients diagnosed with cancer than any other provider in Texas. We offer our employees a competitive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term disability coverage, a generous PTO program, a 401k plan that comes with a company match, a Wellness program that rewards you practicing a healthy lifestyle, and lots of other great perks such as Tuition Reimbursement, an Employee Assistance program and discounts on some of your favorite retailers.The Medical Lab Technician is responsible for accurately performing specimen analysis, instrument maintenance, and quality control procedures including moderate and high complexity laboratory tests. Initiates and follows quality assurance and safety policies and procedures. Performs specimen collection and assists with patient flow as needed. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.The essential duties and responsibilities (including but not limited to):Assists with performing phlebotomy and collecting appropriate specimens from patients as ordered. Assures pre-authorization and completes appropriate consent forms (ABN) prior to collection of limited coverage tests.Assists with special procedures as needed (i.e. bone marrows in the room).Follows the laboratory’s procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting, and maintaining records of patient results. Sends specimens to reference laboratories for any testing not performed in house. Processes incoming orders for lab testing including reference laboratory specimens.Performs specimen analysis of all Chemistry, Hematology and Immunology specimens.Maintains and operates all laboratory equipment. Adheres to the laboratory’s quality control policies and documents all QC activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and instrument maintenance. Participates in proficiency testing by performing sample analysis and reporting results at least once a year.Performs microscopic examination of urinary sedimentRecords results on appropriate worksheet and computer system and performs file maintenance. Processes specimens for send-out testing.Follows the laboratory’s policies whenever test systems are not within the laboratory’s established acceptable levels of performance. Identifies problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either corrects the problem or notifies supervisor. Documents all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications.Maintains proper documentation as described by the quality assurance program including accessioning logs, test report logs, quality control logs, equipment records and checklists. Verifies all critical results and documents with accurate follow-up.Maintains adequate inventory of supplies and ensures that all supplies are viable before using in patient testing. Prepares reagents, stains and other chemical solutions as needed. Restocks the laboratory area as needed.Processes in-house and in-coming results for charting.Properly identify and band patients for blood product transfusion. Processes properly labeled specimens according to local bloodbank policy.Complies with applicable regulatory agency standards.Properly disposes of hazardous materials.Maintains confidentiality of all information related to patients and medical staff.Performs CLIA classified Waived and Moderately complexity testing.May be under the supervision of a Medical Technologist (MT)/Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)The ideal candidate for the MLT/MLS position will have the following background and experience:Level 1Associates degree in medical technology or laboratory science or related science field.Position is entry level and requires no experience.Level 2 (in addition to Level 1 qualifications)Position requires three years of experience.Level Sr (in addition to level 1 and 2 qualifications)Position requires five years of experience.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical demands of this job typically require full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination in operation and manipulation of complex laboratory equipment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in an office environment and requires significant interaction with management, staff and external auditors and clients. Work will require frequent travel by air or automobile, approximately 70% of workweek, on average.