Medical Laboratory Tech- JPS Main- Evenings
JPS Health, Fort Worth, TX, United States
Who We Are
JPS Health Network is a $950 million, tax-supported healthcare system in North Texas. Licensed for 582 beds, the network features over 25 locations across Tarrant County, with John Peter Smith Hospital a Level I Trauma Center, Tarrant County's only psychiatric emergency center, and the largest hospital-based family medical residency program in the nation. The health network employs more than 7,200 people.
Acclaim Multispecialty Group is the medical practice group featuring over 300 providers serving JPS Health Network. Specialties range from primary care to general surgery and trauma. The Acclaim MultispecialtyGroup formed around a common set of incentives and expectations supporting the operational, financial, and clinical performance
outcomes of the network. Our goal is to provide high quality, compassionate clinical care for every patient, every time.
Why JPS? We're more than a hospital. We're 7,200 of the most dedicated people you could ever meet. Our goal is to make sure the people of our community get the care they need and deserve. As community stewards, we abide by three Rules of the Road:
1. Own it.Everyone who wears the JPS badge contributes to our journey to excellence.
2. Seek joy.Every day, every shift, we celebrate our patients, smile, and emphasize positivity.
3. Don't be a jerk.Everyone is treated with courtesy and respect. Smiling, laughter, compassion - key components of our everyday experience at JPS.
When working here, you're surrounded by passion, diversity, and dedication. We look forward to meeting you!
For more information, visit www.jpshealthnet.org.
To view all job vacancies, visitwww.jpshealthnet.org, www.jpshealthnet.org/careers,or www.teamacclaim.org.
Description: The Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) performs routine laboratory tests and analysis of patient specimens for use in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. The Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) performs assigned tasks for all patient populations and works within one or more designated departments including Chemistry; Hematology; Microbiology/Immunology/Serology; Stat Laboratory; and/or Transfusion Services.
Typical Duties
- Performs routine laboratory tests and analysis of patient specimens for use in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. Conducts work within one or more departments and across a variety of clinical areas using standard techniques.
- Determines the acceptability of patient samples for analysis. Prepares patient samples in accordance with industry standard methods.
- Performs calibration procedures and analysis; verifies the acceptability of Quality Control values prior to analyzing patient samples.
- Analyzes patient samples and evaluates the reliability of test results according to age, gender, and specimen acceptability criteria prior to releasing information for use in patient care and treatment.
- Performs Laboratory and Hospital Information System (LIS and HIS) computer functions involved in pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic processes.
- Performs and documents routine maintenance and minor instrument repairs according to Network and industry standard policies and procedures. Reports concerns as necessary.
- Complies with all Federal, State and Local regulatory requirements relative to health care delivery.
- Participates in assigned proficiency surveys, performance improvement activities, and mandatory continuing education programs as requested and/or required.
- Provides technical guidance, training, and/or orientation to new employees and students.
- May perform special collection procedures, writing of procedures, inventory, and record keeping, as assigned or required.
- Performs other related job duties as assigned.
- Required Education and Experience:
- Associates Degree in Chemical, Physical, Biological or Clinical Laboratory Science; or Medical Technology from an accredited college or university. OR
- Documented evidence that meets qualifications as established by the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment of 1988 (CLIA 88) are met.
- Documented evidence of registration as a MLT through ASCP, AMT or equivalent
- Registry-eligible individuals can be hired and will have one year to pass an ASCP or equivalent registry; and must maintain certification throughout employment.
- 1 plus year experience performing a variety of routine clinical laboratory analysis.
Required Licensure/Certification:
Preferred Education and Experience:
Location Address:
1500 S. Main Street
Fort Worth, Texas, 76104
United States