Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)

UT Health San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Health San Antonio is seeking a Laboratory Technician to perform routine and special assays on patient specimens. The role involves calibrating equipment, entering results into LIS, and maintaining patient confidentiality in a busy on-site laboratory.

The candidate should possess an associate degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology and be dependable for shift work. Responsibilities include reporting results, operating automated and manual procedures, identifying

Qualifications

• Dependable and able to work different shifts.
• Committed to high standards and continual improvement.
• Excellent customer service for internal and external customers.
• Adherence to safety, regulatory, and quality requirements.
• Ability to evaluate, interpret and report accurate test results.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication.
• Ability to keep information confidential.

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.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Customer service

Confidentiality

Safety compliance

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