Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)

UT Health San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Health San Antonio in San Antonio, TX is seeking a Laboratory Technician to perform routine and special assays on patient specimens under general supervision. The role includes calibrating instruments, documenting results in the LIS, and handling confidential patient information.

The position requires an Associate's Degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology and at least two years of experience.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in a clinical laboratory setting.
• Adherence to safety, regulatory and quality requirements.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to keep information confidential.
• Working knowledge of laboratory techniques and regulatory quality requirements.
• Capable of evaluating, interpreting and reporting accurate test results.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine testing and reports results on specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Calibrates and operates all instruments and equipment according to preventive maintenance schedule.
• Updates, records and enters test results into the Laboratory Information System (LIS); accountable for confidentiality of patient information.
• Using pre-calibrated and/or automated devices, sets up/monitors automated test procedures; performs manual procedures requiring judgment.
• May identify common bacterial cultures for supervisor confirmation.
• Maintains inventory of reagents and supplies; orders supplies when necessary.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Dependable

Customer service

Verbal and written communication

Confidentiality

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Education

Associate's Degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology

Job description

Under general supervision, responsible for performing routine and special laboratory assays of patient specimens for laboratory analysis.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine testing and reports results on specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Calibrates and operates all instruments and equipment according to preventive maintenance schedule.
• Updates, records and enters test results into the Laboratory Information System (LIS); accountable for the dissemination of patient information to ensure the confidentiality and privacy of patients.
• Using pre-calibrated and/or automated devices, sets up/monitors automated test procedures; performs manual procedures requiring judgment.
• May make preliminary identification of common types of bacterial cultures for confirmation by supervisor.
• Maintains inventory of laboratory reagents and supplies; orders supplies when necessary.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Dependable, able to work different shifts as assigned by Director.
• Committed to high standards and continued improvement.
• Excellent customer service for both internal and external customers.
• Adherence to all safety, regulatory, and quality requirements.
• Working knowledge of regulatory/quality requirements and laboratory techniques.
• Capable of evaluating, interpreting and reporting accurate/valid test results by current testing methodologies.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to keep information confidential.

Education

• Associate's Degree degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology.

Required Skills

• Two (2) years of experience is required.

This position may require the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas EO-GA-48.

Job Info

• Job Identification 8195
• Job Category Clinical Programs & Services
• Posting Date 10/20/2026, 05:58 PM
• Locations 0002 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, San Antonio, TX, 78229, US (On-site)
• Apply Before 11/19/2026, 06:58 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift 8am-5pm Mon-Fri
• Organization A1100 - Medical Laboratory Sciences, A1003 - Health Sciences, A1000 - Dean Health Professions School, UT Health Science Center, UT Health Science Center
• Department A1100 - Medical Laboratory Sciences