Medical Lab Technician

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan

100% coverage for preventive health

Paid Time Off

Retirement Programs (TRS)

Paid Parental Leave Benefit

Wellness programs

Tuition Reimbursement

PSLF Qualified Employer

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center seeks a Medical Laboratory Technician to perform routine and designated laboratory tests with established competency. The role includes QC/QA tasks, instrument operation, and maintaining accurate records in a clinical lab setting.

The position emphasizes safety, adherence to protocols, and collaboration with the lab team to ensure timely, accurate patient results.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Medical Technology (AMA approved school) is required.
• Licenses and Certifications: MEDICAL LAB TECHNICIAN (ASCP or equivalent) required upon hire.
• No prior experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Performs a wide range of routine and designated laboratory tests with established competency.
• Performs routine quality control and QA tasks according to protocol; escalates complex issues to senior staff.
• Operates, maintains, and troubleshoots laboratory instruments.
• Maintains accurate laboratory records and computer files; uses LIS terminals as needed.
• May act as group leader on weekends/holidays as designated by supervisor.

Education

Associate's Degree in Medical Technology

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 youll 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
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

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.
• Duties performed may include one or more of the following core functions: 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); or 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 discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.