MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (10 : 30A-7P)

Legent HealthSan Antonio, TX, US

30+ days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

Job Description

About Legent Health

At Legent Health , our mission is simple yet profound : “To provide first-class health care that puts YOU first.”

Our vision reflects our commitment to excellence : “Through robust physician partnerships, become a nationwide leader in compassionate, quality healthcare focused on the patient and available to everyone.”

Our values, also known as our brand pillars, define how we stay true to our identity in the healthcare industry and the communities we serve. These values are central to everything we do :

Respect : We honor the time and trust of both patients and physicians by delivering organized, efficient services that ensure a seamless healthcare experience.
Service : We are committed to highly personalized care for patients, their families, and the physicians who serve them, driving optimal outcomes for all.
Leadership : We strive to be a trusted leader through innovation, clear communication, and unwavering dedication to excellence across our employees and partners.

Joining Legent Health means being part of a team that lives these principles every day, as we build a future focused on compassionate, quality care.

About the Role

The Medical Technologist is responsible for performing moderate and high complexity testing. Analyzes, reviews, and reports test results and quality control results and takes remedial action when indicated. Ensures specimen integrity by adhering to the laboratory’s procedures for specimen handling and processing. Adheres to departmental policies and procedures to include departmental programs, quality control, quality assurance, and safety.

POSITION’S ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES :

Utilizes technical skills and abilities to accurately handle and process specimens.

Follows laboratory procedures for specimen processing.

Correctly identifies proper tubes, containers, transport media and storage temperature for each test type.

Determines specimen acceptability, consulting with specimen processing supervisor, technologist, or pathologist as needed taking appropriate action when necessary.

Utilizes job knowledge, judgment, and problem - solving skills to ensure quality.

Utilizes appropriate resources to answer inquiries for basic customer related issues.

Utilizes appropriate resources for proper specimen processing.

Understands and follows all safety, infection control, and OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen guidelines.

Participates in departmental quality assurance programs.

Participates in departmental training programs.

Utilizes job knowledge, judgment, and problem - solving skills to ensure quality of work.

Accurately enters all required information presented on CPL or client specific requisitions into the laboratory information system.

Understands and recognizes laboratory information system alerts and flags and takes the appropriate actions.

Recognizes when information presented on requisitions is unclear and ambiguous and knows and follows corrective actions to be taken.

Participates in departmental quality assurance practices.

May act as a resource to others who require assistance / training.

Follows all departmental policies and procedures related to data entry.

Recognizes personal limitations and seeks guidance from supervisors or managers when needed.

Enthusiastically performs miscellaneous duties with completion in a designated time frame.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS :

MLT-Associates of Applied Science in Medical Laboratory Technology.

MT-Bachelor of Science Degree in Medical Technology or Chemical, Biological, or Physical Science.

Preferred - Certified in Clinical Laboratory Science by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or equivalent.

Minimum – One year of laboratory training or experience or both in a laboratory performing high complexity testing required.

Preferred – Two years of laboratory training or experience or both in high complexity testing within specialty.

Why Join Legent Health?

Legent Health fosters an environment where team members are empowered to deliver exceptional care while growing professionally within a supportive, values-driven culture.

We Offer :

Competitive salary and performance incentives

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off and wellness programs

Career development and training opportunities

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

Legent Health is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

I-9 and E-Verify Compliance :

Employment eligibility will be verified through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify system. All applicants must provide valid documentation to establish identity and authorization to work in the United States, as required by federal law.

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