Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)

About the Role

Texas Oncology is seeking a full-time Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) for its new Lakeway location. This position operates Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm, with no weekends, call, or major holidays. The role can be designated as Level 1, 2, or Sr based on candidate experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately perform specimen analysis, instrument maintenance, and quality control procedures, including moderate and high complexity laboratory tests.
• Initiate and follow quality assurance and safety policies and procedures.
• Perform specimen collection and assist with patient flow as needed.
• Support and adhere to the US Oncology Compliance Program, including the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.
• Assist with performing phlebotomy and collecting appropriate specimens from patients as ordered.
• Assure pre-authorization and complete appropriate consent forms (ABN) prior to collection of limited coverage tests.
• Assist with special procedures as needed (e.g., bone marrows in the room).
• Follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting, and maintaining records of patient results.
• Send specimens to reference laboratories for any testing not performed in-house.
• Process incoming orders for lab testing, including reference laboratory specimens.
• Perform specimen analysis of all Chemistry, Hematology, and Immunology specimens.
• Maintain and operate all laboratory equipment.
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly instrument maintenance as indicated.
• Adhere to laboratory quality control policies and document all QC activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and instrument maintenance.
• Record proper lot numbers of all controls, calibrators, and reagents.
• Participate in proficiency testing by performing sample analysis and reporting results at least once a year.
• Prepare peripheral blood smear and perform complete WBC differential.
• Perform microscopic examination of urinary sediment.
• Record results on appropriate worksheet and computer system and perform file maintenance.
• Process specimens for send-out testing.
• Follow laboratory policies whenever test systems are not within established acceptable levels of performance.
• Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either correct the problem or notify supervisor.
• Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from established performance specifications.
• Maintain proper documentation as described by the quality assurance program, including accessioning logs, test report logs, quality control logs, equipment records, and checklists.
• Verify all critical results and document with accurate follow-up.
• Maintain adequate inventory of supplies and ensure supplies are viable before using in patient testing.
• Prepare reagents, stains, and other chemical solutions as needed.
• Restock the laboratory area as needed.
• Process in-house and in-coming results for charting.
• Chart patient results in a timely manner as needed.
• Properly identify and band patients for blood product transfusion.
• Process properly labeled specimens according to local blood bank policy.
• Adhere to all OSHA compliance laws and Universal Precaution procedures.
• Comply with applicable regulatory agency standards.
• Properly dispose of hazardous materials.
• Maintain a clean working environment.
• Maintain confidentiality of all information related to patients and medical staff.
• Perform CLIA classified Waived and Moderately complexity testing.
• May be under the supervision of a Medical Technologist (MT)/Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS).

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) role
• Lakeway, TX location
• Full-time position
• Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm schedule
• No weekends, call, or major holidays
• Ability to perform moderate and high complexity laboratory tests
• Familiarity with Chemistry, Hematology, and Immunology specimen analysis
• Experience with laboratory equipment maintenance and operation
• Knowledge of quality control policies and documentation
• Proficiency in preparing peripheral blood smears and performing WBC differentials
• Experience with microscopic examination of urinary sediment
• Understanding of OSHA compliance laws and Universal Precaution procedures
• Ability to properly dispose of hazardous materials
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information
• Experience with CLIA classified Waived and Moderately complexity testing

Qualifications

• Level 1:

• Associate's degree in medical technology, laboratory science, or a related science field.

• Current state license if required.

• AMT, ASCP, or equivalent certification preferred but not required.

• Entry-level position, requires no experience.

• Phlebotomy experience strongly preferred.

• Level 2 (In addition to Level 1 Qualifications):

• Requires three years of experience.

• Level Sr (In addition to Level 1 and 2 Qualifications):

• Requires five years of experience.