Medical Lab Technician

UT Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX is hiring a Medical Laboratory Technician to join our clinical laboratory team. You’ll perform routine and designated tests, ensuring accuracy and adherence to quality standards while supporting patient care through timely results.

Associate’s Degree in Medical Technology and MLT certification are required upon hire; no prior experience is necessary. Training is provided to help you grow within a collaborative, safety‑focused environment.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Medical Technology from an AMA approved program.
• MLT certification (ASCP or equivalent) required upon hire.
• No experience required; entry-level acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide variety of routine laboratory tests within competency.
• Conduct waived and moderate complexity testing and verify results.
• Maintain quality control and assist with QA tasks.
• Operate and troubleshoot laboratory instruments and LIS systems.
• Assist in procurement and follow safety policies.

Skills

Medical laboratory

Attention to detail

Team player

Quality-focused

Education

Associate's Degree in Medical Technology

Tools

LIS software

Automated analyzers

Job description

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the No. 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report , we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you’ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

BENEFITS

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required Education

Associate's Degree in Medical Technology from an AMA approved school

Experience

No experience necessary.

Licenses and Certifications

(MLT) MEDICAL LAB TECHNICIAN certification required (ASCP or equivalent) Upon Hire

Preferred Experience

Previous experience in a particular area is a plus

JOB DUTIES

Applies knowledge and skills to perform a wide variety of routine and designated laboratory tests for which competency has been established. Can do waived and moderate complexity testing. Exercises professional judgment in determining the acceptability of results prior to release to the patient records. Seeks guidance on resolution of instrument, method or specimen problems from Professional Medical Technologists, Leads or supervisory staff as needed.

Performs routine QC and QA tasks according to established protocol, resolves routine problems and refers unresolved or complex problems to designated Professional Medical Technologist for further evaluation then executes corrective action as directed. Support Quality Management initiative according to UTSW and Clinical Laboratory Services Quality Programs . Ensures review of all daily, weekly and monthly records and data including quality control, temperature monitors, batch logs, recollects, and turn-around-time.

Operates, maintains and troubleshoots complex instruments. Maintains laboratory records and computer files. Operates LIS computer terminals and printers.

Upon supervisor's designation, may act as group leader to less experienced staff on weekends and holidays to ensure lab service meets patient care needs.

Manages infectious specimens, radioactive material, hazardous chemicals and potentially dangerous instruments in accordance with hospital policies, in order to maintain a safe work environment.

Participates in work of department as may be required by workload. There will be changes to their job duties as required.

Demonstrates financial accountability through accurate documentation of workload and efficient use of reagents and supplies.

Continuously strengthens knowledge of clinical laboratory principles and techniques through participation in continuing education programs.

Assists in specimen processing as needed and shows competency in accurately receiving, centrifuging, aliquoting, and transporting specimens for testing. Ensures add-on specimens are pulled from storage and tested accordingly and within TAT.

• a) Directly interacting with or caring for patients
• b) Directly interacting with or caring for human-subjects research participants
• c) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting patient records (including patient financial records)
• d) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting human-subjects research records

Performs other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

Working Conditions

Hazards

Laboratory Setting

Salary Information

Salary is commensurate with education, skills, and relevant experience.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discriminatio