FILLED Medical Lab Technician Sr (MLT) - Midtown Austin, TX

Company: US Oncology, Inc.
Location: Austin
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

Overview

Texas Oncology is looking for a Medical Lab Technician Sr. to join our team! This position will support our Midtown Austin location; 901 W. 38th St., Suite 200 Austin, TX 78705. 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. More victories." in their fight against cancer. Today, Texas Oncology treats half of all Texans diagnosed with cancer on an annual basis.

Why work for us?

Come join our team that is responsible for helping lead Texas Oncology in treating more patient 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.

What does the position do?

The Medical Laboratory Technician Sr. 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.

Texas Oncology is part of the US Oncology Network and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

Responsibilities

The essential duties and responsibilities:

* Follows laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing test analysis, reporting and maintain records of patient results. * Performs specimen analysis of all Chemistry, Hematology and Immunology specimens. * Maintains and operates all laboratory equipment, performs daily weekly and monthly instrument maintenance as indicated. * Adheres to the laboratory's quality control policies and documents all QC activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and instrument maintenance. Records proper lot numbers of all controls, calibrators, and reagents. * Participates in proficiency testing by performing sample analysis and reporting results at least once a year. * Prepares peripheral blood smear and completely performs complete WBC differential on normal and abnormal smears.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate for the position will have the following background and experience:

* Associates degree in Medical Lab Technology or Laboratory Science * ASCP certification or AMT certification preferred * At least 5 years as a Medical Laboratory Technician * Must be able to draw blood * Must be comfortable with manual differential testing

The ideal candidate for the position will have the following background and experience:

* Associates degree in Medical Lab Technology or Laboratory Science * ASCP certification or AMT certification preferred * At least 5 years as a Medical Laboratory Technician * Must be able to draw blood * Must be comfortable with manual differential testing

The essential duties and responsibilities:

* Follows laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing test analysis, reporting and maintain records of patient results. * Performs specimen analysis of all Chemistry, Hematology and Immunology specimens. * Maintains and operates all laboratory equipment, performs daily weekly and monthly instrument maintenance as indicated. * Adheres to the laboratory's quality control policies and documents all QC activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and instrument maintenance. Records proper lot numbers of all controls, calibrators, and reagents. * Participates in proficiency testing by performing sample analysis and reporting results at least once a year. * Prepares peripheral blood smear and completely performs complete WBC differential on normal and abnormal smears.

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