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North Texas Medical Center
Medical Laboratory Technician-Nights
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A Medical Laboratory Technician helps with the performance of laboratory tests in toxicology, chemistry, hematology, immunology, and microbiology laboratories, which provide information for medical patient diagnosis and treatment. Sets up, operates, and maintains laboratory equipment, makes observations, and calculates and records results; receives, types, tests, and records blood bank inventories.
$48,321 / year median in Texas
+12% projected growth
Job Description
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Position range in Texas $28k - $46k Per Year Medical Laboratory Technician-Nights
North Texas Medical Center
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance and Life Insurance. MetLife and short-term disability are optional. Retirement plan is a 403B through Fidelity with a match into a 401K from the hospital. Job seekers with a felony conviction will be considered on a case by case basis.
Occupation:
Medical and Clinical Laboratory TechniciansLocation:
GAINESVILLE, TX - 76240
Job Type:
Regular, Full and Part Time Positions, Permanent Employment, Day ShiftPosted:
07/08/2026 Positions available: 1Source:
WorkInTexasWeb Site:
WorkInTexas Onsite /Remote:
Work onsite all of the timeUpdated:
07/11/2026Expires:
08/07/2026 Job #: 17038066 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite Full Time Education Associate's Degree Schedule Full and Part Time Positions Job Type Regular Duration Permanent Employment Shift Day Shift Benefits Help for .Shift:
Nights, 6p to 4aJOB SUMMARY
Performs clinical lab procedures, quality assurance and instrument maintenance.SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Recognizes test inconsistencies and takes appropriate corrective action. Verifies and calls critical results to physicians or nurses immediately and according to lab policy. Reviews results for clerical accuracy prior to completing. Runs quality control tests according to lab policy and maintains appropriate data recording. Takes appropriate corrective action when quality control results are outside acceptable limits. Documents action taken. Seeks help from lead technician, technical supervisor, or lab director as required. Holds patient results until quality control standards meet agency and facility guidelines. Reports unresolved errors to the lead technician, technical supervisor, or lab director. Observes and follows department preventive maintenance schedules. Documents all instrument checks, preventive maintenance, problems and corrective action taken. Recognizes, analyzes, and takes corrective action to resolve instrument/clinical problems. Reports unresolved instrument/clinical problems to the lead technician, technical supervisor, or lab director Checks outstanding tests list in a timely manner and troubleshoots/follows through on outstanding tests which appear to have not been collected/received when expected Obtains blood specimens and collects non-blood specimens such as urine, sputum, and throat swabs for laboratory testing Answers phone calls - record request for blood collection, answers general questions concerning test orders and collection takes messages and routes calls. Uses at least 2 patient identifiers on each patient encounter. Explains procedures/process before obtaining specimens Offers additional assistance; seeks to ensure patient satisfaction before concluding encounter.BASIC SKILLS
Basic computer knowledge and ability to touch type. Ability to discern color. Experience with lab information systems or the willingness to learn. Ability to work on several projects or committee if there is a desire Ability to utilize hands on knowledge from theoryEDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIRED MLT
(ASCP) certification or equivalent. Associates degree in Medical Technology or chemical, physical or biological science. Education in all age groups ranging from newborn to the geriatric population obtained either in a school education or subsequent training.LANGUAGE SKILLS
Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. Additional languages a plus.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to spend long periods of time on feet. Ability to lift 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising patient care. Qualifications Education Required Associates or better. Licenses & Certifications Required Amer Soc Clinical Path Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. Must be able to pass a drug test and background check. Pay will be discussed with the employer, depending on experience. NTMC is a tobacco and drug free workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Full time and part time employees are offered benefits:Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance and Life Insurance. MetLife and short-term disability are optional. Retirement plan is a 403B through Fidelity with a match into a 401K from the hospital. Job seekers with a felony conviction will be considered on a case by case basis.