Medical Lab Technician (MLT) – Killeen, TX – Ft. Cavazos
We are currently seeking certified civilian medical lab technicians to join our team to provide full-time services to the service members at Ft. Cavazos, TX. This is a full-time position with benefits to include Insurance, PTO, Paid Federal Holidays, Paid Sick Leave, 401(k), weekly pay and more.
MLT Core Duties (5.1 Task 1): The duties for the HCW are as follows:
- Perform a full range of clinical laboratory tests in any one or a combination of the following sections of the laboratory: hematology, chemistry, cytology, histotechnology, urinalysis, serology, microbiology, and blood bank.
- Determine the suitability of specimens for analysis. Prepare specimens for analysis and ensure that the physiologic state of the properties is maintained.
- Read and interpret culture plates and identify and distinguish pathogen causing infectious diseases versus normal flora.
- Use aseptic technique to perform intricate and laborious manual molecular microbiology testing.
- Receive and release remains in the morgue.
- Prepare reagents and primary reference materials as necessary. Calibrate, standardize, adjust, and maintain instruments.
- Verify correct instrument operation using established procedures and quality control checks.
- Identify the cause of common problems and make simple repairs.
- Recognize and react to indicators of malfunction. Locate and implement corrections. Obtain analytical data, convert to a prescribed unit of reporting, as necessary, and correlate data to verify results.
- Conduct quality control procedures on equipment, reagents and products and maintain proper records for quality control and quality assurance reports.
- Prepare specimens for transport to MTF laboratory or for mail out.
- Prepare biological waste for proper disposal.
PERFORMS OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED.
•* Degree*: Certificate.
- Education: Graduate from a medical laboratory technician training program accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) or the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) or educational program acceptable to the American Medical Technologist/Technician (AMT).
- Certification: Certification/registration as determined by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), or AMT.
- Experience: One year of experience within the last two (2) years as a medical laboratory technician.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $27.50 - $33.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
