Blood Bank Technologist: Precision Diagnostics & Patient Care

University-Health-3; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

University-Health-3 seeks a Laboratory Technician to perform procedures for testing or analysis on specimens and to evaluate results to support physician diagnosis and treatment.

You will plan your work, maintain accuracy, protect patient privacy, and may assist with procurement of specimens as needed. Education options include an accredited degree in laboratory science or medical technology, with alternative pathways available.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution.
• Education and training equivalent to an associate degree in a laboratory science or medical technology (letter of equivalency must be supported by an accrediting agency).
• High school graduate or equivalent AND successfully completed military training of 50 or more weeks and served as a medical laboratory specialist.

Responsibilities

• Performs procedures for testing or analysis on specimens submitted to the laboratory.
• Evaluates test results for accuracy and submits results to aid physician diagnosis and treatment.
• Plans work activities and makes decisions connected with own work.
• Recognizes unusual results and takes prompt action to assure accuracy and validity of test results.
• Assumes accountability for dissemination of patient information to ensure confidentiality.
• Duties may include procedures related to procurement of specimens from patients.

Education

Associates or Bachelor’s degree in lab science/medical technology

Education equivalency to associate degree in laboratory science

Military medical laboratory training 50+ weeks

Job description

University-Health-3 seeks a Laboratory Technician to perform procedures for testing or analysis on specimens and to evaluate results to support physician diagnosis and treatment.

You will plan your work, maintain accuracy, protect patient privacy, and may assist with procurement of specimens as needed. Education options include an accredited degree in laboratory science or medical technology, with alternative pathways available.