Medical Laboratory Tech Jobs (NOW HIRING)

POSITION SUMMARY:

Seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) PRN to join our laboratory team who will foster an environment of teamwork, quality and safety for our patients. We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Corpus Christi Medical Center Bay Area which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare. We want you to apply now! 

What you will do in this role: 

• The Medical Technologist has the appropriate educational background to perform laboratory procedures using established and approved protocols that require the broad exercise of independent judgement and responsibility with minimal technical supervision. 

• The MT also maintains equipment and records, performs quality assurance activities related to test performance; and functions as a supervisor, educator, manager, or researcher within a medical laboratory setting. 

• The MT performs a broad range of laboratory procedures or concentrates their activities in one area such blood banking, chemistry, hematology, immunology, microbiology. The MT understands the roles and relationships of practitioners in the health-related fields. The MT also integrates all aspects of the technician’s role. 

• The MT evaluates and solves problems related to the collection and processing of biological specimens for analysis. The MT performs waived, moderate, and high complexity laboratory procedures, recognizes deviation from expected result; analyzes and corrects problems using scientific principles, analyzes quality control data, make judgements concerning the result and take appropriate action to maintain accuracy and precision. 

• The MT answers inquiries regarding test results, methodology, test specificity and sensitivity, and factors that influence test results. The MT participates in the evaluation of new techniques and procedures in the laboratory in terms of personnel, equipment, space, method comparison, cost analysis, and establishment of reference interval; writes and revises technical procedures. 

• The MT incorporates principle of educational methodology in the instruction of new employees and students in the laboratory’s in-service/continuing education program. The MT gives direction and guidance to Medical Laboratory Technicians (MLT) and supports personnel. The MT develops special projects and demonstrates laboratory technical skills to new employees and students. 

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:

• STANDARD I Job Knowledge/Productivity/Leadership Completes position responsibilities by following established guidelines & protocols within the appropriate time frame.

• STANDARD II Communication/Citizenship/Customer Relations Demonstrates good skills in all forms of communication. Works well with others in a spirit of teamwork and cooperation.

• STANDARD III Education/Development/Initiative Maintains education and development appropriate for position.

• STANDARD IV Hospital/Department Policies & Procedures Adheres to established hospital and department guidelines & protocols. Supports hospital mission, vision and values.

• STANDARD V Position Performance Criteria/Essential Job Functions Performs position specific job functions at an acceptable level. 

What qualifications you will need:

• Associate Degree in a Chemical, Physical, Biological, or Medical Laboratory Technology/Clinical Laboratory Technology (MLT/CLT) from an accredited institution.

• Or be qualified under CLIA guidelines for MLT/CLT.

• MLT (ASCP) or equivalent.

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a clinical laboratory preferred.

Corpus Christi Medical Center Bay Area, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Corpus Christi Medical Center is a 630+ bed healthcare system of hospitals in Corpus Christi and the surrounding Coastal Bend community. Bay Area is our full-service acute care hospital and offers state-of-the-art cardiovascular services, bariatric, GYN and robotic surgery. The Women’s Center at Bay Area, with its NICU Unit, is also the home of our graduate medical education program. Doctors Regional is our acute care hospital, with a 24-hour emergency department, cardiac catheterization labs, orthopedic and surgical services, and inpatient rehabilitation. The Heart Hospital offers complete diagnostics, treatment, surgery and rehabilitation for cardiac patients. Northwest Regional/Northwest Behavior Health Center provides emergency medical services, laboratory, imaging services and outpatient behavioral health services. Bayview Behavioral Hospital provides inpatient and outpatient short-term treatment for psychiatric patients ages 12 years and older, as well as substance abuse treatment. Northshore Emergency Center is a full-service 24-7 emergency department in Portland that offers outpatient laboratory, imaging and occupational services. Radiation Oncology offers advanced technology for treating cancer with the latest and most specific radiation therapies available. Our programs focus on the needs of individual patients, while employing the latest techniques and research of 21st-century medicine.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Medical Laboratory Tech PRN opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.