Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) – On-Site Lab Specialist

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

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