Associate Science Jobs in Victoria, TX (NOW HIRING)

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY
A Medical Technologist (MT)/ Laboratory Technician (MLT) performs routine and specialized clinical tests and specimen examinations in one or more areas within the laboratory consistent with extent of training. The MT/MLT is responsible for performing analyses according to established procedures, verifying results, and reporting results to the patient location and/or physician. The MT/MLT may assist with additional responsibilities as deemed appropriate by supervising technologists / technicians to include performing quality control and maintenance.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Job Specific:

1. Demonstrates successful laboratory practice and methodologies (EF).
2. Performs assigned instrumentation maintenance with some supervision as needed (EF). *
3. Operates equipment, computers, and testing devices appropriately consulting leaders as needed (EF). *
4. Reports accurate analyses with guidance by leaders as needed (EF). *
5. Recognizes instrument malfunctions and learns to troubleshoot effectively (EF).
6. Verifies and consults with a second technologist regarding delta checks and critical values (EF). *
7. Participates in proficiency testing program (EF).
8. Evaluates specimen integrity and uses reasoning skills to impact decision points (EF).
9. Collects, accessions, processes, and distributes specimens to appropriate sections (EF).
10. Monitors workflow through managing the tube system and incoming work (EF).
11. Monitors inventory and restocks supplies (EF).
12. Addresses staffing needs, in the absence of supervisory staff (EF).

Hospital:

1. Adheres to organization-wide and other applicable policies and procedures.
2. Day-to-day performance complies with the hospital’s Service Excellence Behavioral Expectations.
3. Performs within the prescribed limits of the hospital’s Ethics, Compliance and Confidentiality Program guidelines.
4. Performs within professional Scope of Practice at all times.

Other Duties As Assigned:

• Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Job Requirements

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Required: 

1. MLT – Associate’s Degree from an accredited institution in clinical laboratory science or other related field (to include sixty (60) hours of science based hours) or alternate qualifications designated within CLIA ’88 standards. May be degreed and registered as an MLT if experience level has been achieved.

2. MT – Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree from an accredited institution in clinical laboratory science or other related field (to include sixty (60) hours of science based hours) or alternate qualifications designated within CLIA ’88 standards.  May be degreed and registered as an MLT or MLS if experience level has been achieved.

EXPERIENCE

Preferred:  MT/MLT – 6 months to one (1) year. Clinical hours during student rotation may be considered.

Special Skills and Abilities

 Required:  Critical, subjective, and objective reasoning skills

LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Required: Registrant by ASCP, AMT, or equivalent certification that recognizes Medical Laboratory Technician or Medical Lab Scientist qualifications.  Registry must be obtained within one (1) year of employment.

COMPANY PROFILE

Citizens Medical Center is a not-for-profit, community hospital known for compassionate patient care, clinical expertise, and bringing advanced medical services to the South Texas region since 1956. Today, Citizens is a 317-bed acute care hospital with over 1,200 employees. Voted “Best of the Best” hospital in Victoria for 14 consecutive years, Citizens Medical Center is a level III Trauma Center, currently renovating its 24/7 Emergency Department that includes an onsite medical helicopter. Citizens has a comprehensive Community Cancer Program that includes two linear accelerators and HDR brachytherapy. Citizens is recognized for its outstanding cardiology program which includes a nationally accredited Chest Pain Center and is a Primary Stroke Center. Citizens also includes a comprehensive, accredited Bariatric Surgery program, Birth Center with labor and delivery, an imaging and surgery center, sleep study center, state-of-the-art rehabilitation and fitness center, urology center and daVinci robotics minimally invasive surgery options, a home health agency, and has a long history of providing continuing education for healthcare providers and the community.

Citizens Medical Center is looking for employees who display respect and enthusiasm for patients, visitors, and coworkers, and who consistently uphold the organization’s commitment to providing outstanding outcomes and an excellent experience.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.