Medical Laboratory Technologist

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare seeks a detail-oriented Medical Technologist to join their dynamic laboratory team. This role is essential for patient care, involving the performance of various laboratory tests that contribute to accurate diagnoses and effective treatment plans. The position offers opportunities for career growth, leadership roles, and a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement. If you are a certified medical technologist or can become certified within six months, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a supportive and innovative environment.

Benefits

PPO medical plan

100% coverage for preventive healthcare

Paid Time Off

Retirement Programs

Paid Parental Leave

Wellness programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in medical technology or related field is required.
• Certification as Medical Technologist is needed or to be obtained within 180 days.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory tests accurately and follow established policies.
• Conduct quality control procedures to ensure validity of test results.
• Participate in performance improvement activities and instruct students.

Skills

Laboratory Testing

Quality Control

Instrumentation

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor'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 number 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!

Job Summary

Join the UT Southwestern team as a Medical Technologist. We are seeking highly skilled and detail-oriented med techs to join our dynamic laboratory team at Clements Jr. University Hospital (CUH). As a crucial member of our medical lab team, you will play a vital role in patient care by performing a variety of laboratory tests on patient specimens. Your work will directly contribute to accurate diagnoses and effective treatment plans. As a medical technologist, you will perform and demonstrate proficiency and understanding in one or more areas of the clinical laboratories here at CUH. We are seeking certified medical technologists, or someone who can become certified within six months of hire.

We invite you to join our team as a medical technologist and experience the opportunities that a career at UT Southwestern has to offer. With career growth, leadership roles, and outstanding benefits, the opportunities are endless!

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:

1. PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
2. 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
3. Paid Time Off, available day one
4. Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
5. Paid Parental Leave Benefit
6. Wellness programs
7. Tuition Reimbursement
8. Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required

1. Education: Bachelor's Degree in medical technology or related field. No experience required.
2. Licenses and Certifications: (MT) MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST Certification as Medical Technologist by approved accrediting agency. New graduates can be hired without the certification, but will be given the opportunity to earn it within 180 Days.

JOB DUTIES

1. Job knowledge: Accurately performs testing according to and without deviation from established laboratory policies and procedures. Recognizes deviation from expected results; evaluates results for discrepancies and feasibility, utilizing instrument and LIS flags, analyzes and corrects problems according to procedure. Recognizes critical results and correctly documents notification of critical results to appropriate personnel.
2. Quality Orientation: Performs all quality control procedures to ensure validity of test results. Evaluates, documents, and troubleshoots quality control according to lab protocols. Takes appropriate corrective action when errors are detected or specimen rejection/recollection is required. Ensures patient specimen stability and proper sample processing. Treat all proficiency test samples according to CAP guidelines and laboratory expectations.
3. Instrumentation: Performs instrument startup and shutdown. Perform and document all maintenance procedures and calibrations, as needed. Evaluates function checks and calibration results. Performs corrective action when necessary.
4. Productivity: Ensures smooth workflow in all areas of the laboratory. Exhibits efficient use of time and resources. Meets expectations for TAT and pending list review. Coordinates daily tasks to achieve maximum productivity and efficiency during the assigned shift.
5. Attendance: Reports for work on the assigned days at the assigned times.
6. Performs special projects such as evaluation of new reagents, procedures, tests, or other duties as assigned.
7. Achieves a minimum of 10 continuing education hours annually. Continuously seeks knowledge in and outside of functional area.
8. Actively participates in Performance Improvement Activities. Serves on committees and task forces. Orientates and instructs students and laboratory personnel in established clinical laboratory techniques, as required.
9. Performs other duties as assigned.

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 Statement
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.