Medical Lab Technician
Mission Trail Baptist Hospital
San Antonio, TX
$25-36/hourOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care
Pay
Benefits
- Health Care FSA
- Dependent Care FSA
- Life insurance
Qualifications
Description
This position may qualify for a sign-on bonus
Under the directions of the Medical Directors and management staff, processes and tests all types of laboratory specimens for all age groups from neonates to geriatric patients; reviews and reports lab results; performs operational duties, maintenance and advanced troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation and equipment. , Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM EDUCATION: Associates Degree from an approved college or university and/or graduate of an accredited school of medical laboratory technicians, or equivalent such as military training as defined by 42 CFR 493.1489. The above meets required criteria as defined by CLIA regulations for High Complexity testing (42 CFR 493.1489, Jan. 24, 2003
PREFERRED EDUCATION:
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE : 0-2 years as a medical laboratory technician.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE : None
PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Certified (registered) or registry-eligible in accordance with an approved certifying agency, e.g. ASCP, HHS, AMT. Registry eligible should obtain certification within 1 year from date of hire. Once certified, no annual renewals are required.
REQUIRED COURSES/COMPLETIONS (e.g., CPR): NA
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Facility
Mission Trail Baptist Hospital
1 nurse recommends working with Mission Trail Baptist Hospital
Pros
Newer Hospital, acuity level of pts is not high. Smaller hospital.
Cons
Limited resources, high volume. Short staffed often, administration is out of touch with staff

- Short Term Acute Care
Employer
Baptist Health System - San Antonio TX
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