Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)

VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System (VATVCBHCS)

Brownsville, TX • 11m ago • On-site

Intern

On-site

45,409 - 59,031 USD/yr

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Quick Facts

  • Role: Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)

  • Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

  • Telework: Not available

  • Work setting: On-site

Description

The Medical Laboratory Technician performs, evaluates, and interprets laboratory procedures and results in the clinical laboratory and anatomic pathology areas. The role includes testing across pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic phases using manual and automated techniques, covering specimen processing and multiple testing specialties (e.g., hematology, clinical chemistry, immunology, microbiology, urinalysis). The technician maintains equipment, performs quality control/assurance with corrective actions, and immediately escalates results with life-threatening (critical) implications to physicians and/or nursing staff.

Responsibilities

  • Perform and evaluate lab procedures and interpret results for accuracy

  • Conduct a broad range of CLIA-waived and other laboratory testing, including phlebotomy and specimen processing

  • Recognize critical findings and notify the appropriate clinical team immediately

  • Solve problems related to specimen collection and processing

  • Maintain and document proper equipment function: use, calibrate, identify malfunctions, repair, and perform preventive maintenance

  • Perform and document quality control and assurance activities using statistical performance improvement principles

  • Adhere to biosafety and biosecurity practices and regulations

  • Identify discrepancies, resolve issues, and present solutions

Requirements

  • U.S. citizenship required

  • Proficient in written and spoken English

  • Background/security investigation required

  • Completion of online onboarding and pre-employment requirements (including acceptable identification)

  • Seasonal influenza vaccination required for VA health care personnel

  • Certification as an MLT from approved organizations (ASCP, AMT, or American Association of Bioanalysts) or eligibility for a temporary graduate MLT appointment

  • (If applicable) Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959

  • Drug urinalysis screening if selected for a testing-designated position

Benefits

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