Medical Laboratory Technician

Methodist Health System Dallas, Texas, US

About the Role

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Job Description :

Your Job: In this highly visible, fast-paced, and challenging position, you'll collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to provide the very best care for our patients. The primary purpose of the Medical Lab Technician position is to perform laboratory analyses of laboratory specimens as requested and distribute test requests to the requesting patient care unit, facility or physician. Your Job Requirements: • Associate's Degree in Chemical, Physical, Biological, Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology, US Army Medical Laboratory Specialist (MLT) course, or enrolled in an accredited MT or MLT training program and has completed clinical training in the area of employment • MLT(ASCP) or equivalent; MT(AMT); US Army Diploma (MLT) Your Job Responsibilities: • Communicate clearly and openly • Build relationships to promote a collaborative environment • Be accountable for your performance • Always look for ways to improve the patient experience • Take initiative for your professional growth • Be engaged and eager to build a winning team

Methodist Southwest Medical Center, previously known as Methodist Charlton Medical Center, is a 314-bed, full-service, acute care teaching hospital that serves Cedar Hill, DeSoto, Duncanville, Lancaster, and Glen Heights in southwestern Dallas County. In addition to the new 40,000-square-foot expansion of the emergency department, we offer a newly renovated intensive care unit, labor and delivery unit, and interventional radiology suite; a Level III Trauma Center, a Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and the Dr. Stephen and Marilyn Mansfield Oncology Unit. We have been recognized for excellence in cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology, open heart surgery, and STEMI care, stroke care, hip and knee joint replacement, women and children’s services, and more. We strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcomes the skills and talents of all groups.

Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned:

  • Magnet®-designated hospital
  • Get With The Guidelines® Gold and Gold Plus awards from the American Heart Association
  • Great Place to Work Certified 2026-2027
  • Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work; Best Places to Work in Healthcare, Biotech & Pharma; and Best-Led Companies 2025 & 2026
  • TIME’s Best Companies for Future Leaders 2025 & 2026
  • Newsweek’s America’s Most Admired Workplaces 2026
  • Fortune Best Workplaces in Texas 2026
  • Military Friendly Gold Employer 2025

        

Methodist Health System, Dallas, Texas

Methodist Health System is a faith-based organization with a mission to improve and save lives through compassionate, quality healthcare. For nearly a century, Dallas-based Methodist Health System has been a trusted choice for health and wellness. Named one of the fastest-growing health systems in America by Modern Healthcare, Methodist has a network of 12 hospitals (through ownership and affiliation) with nationally recognized medical services, such as a Level I Trauma Center, multi-organ transplantation, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care, neurosurgery, robotic surgical programs, oncology, gastroenterology, and orthopedics, among others. Methodist has more than two dozen clinics located throughout the region, renowned teaching programs, innovative research, and a strong commitment to the community. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned:

• Magnet® designations for Methodist Dallas, Methodist Charlton, Methodist Mansfield, and Methodist Richardson Medical Centers

• Press Ganey HX24 Health System of the Year, 2024

• Fair360 Top 10 Healthcare Employer for Inclusion and Fairness, 2024

• 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review, 2024

• Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer, Gold Designation, 2023

• Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly® Employer, 2023

Responsibilities

  • Perform laboratory analyses of specimens and process test requests to units/physicians.

Qualifications

  • Associate's Degree in Chemical, Physical, Biological, Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology or enrolled in accredited MT/MLT program
  • MLT(ASCP) or MT(AMT) certification or US Army MLT diploma
  • clinical training in the area of employment

Required Skills

laboratory analysis clinical testing quality control communication team collaboration

Keywords

medical laboratory lab technician clinical laboratory associates degree

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