Medical Technologist II

The University of Texas at Arlington; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Arlington seeks a qualified Medical Laboratory Technician to perform CLIA-waived and moderate-complexity tests, collect specimens including phlebotomy, and manage daily quality control and troubleshooting across analyzers.

Responsibilities include EMR-based order processing, specimen handling, documentation, urine drug screen logistics, inventory monitoring, and adherence to safety and waste protocols in a modern lab setting.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in laboratory science required.
• ASCP or AMT certification required.
• 1 year of experience as a medical technician or technologist preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs CLIA-waived and CLIA-moderate tests including microscopy and others.
• Collects specimens; performs phlebotomy when needed.
• Perform daily quality control, maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting on analyzers.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Microscopy

Quality control

EMR usage

Documentation

Education

Associate degree in laboratory science

ASCP or AMT certification

Tools

Lab equipment operation

Job description

Purpose of Position

Essential Functions

• Performs CLIA-waived and CLIA moderate-complexity laboratory tests, including microscopy on wet mounts, urine sediments, and other specimens.
• Collects specimens, including performing phlebotomy when needed.
• Performs daily quality control, maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting operations on all analyzers.
• Initials all logs for daily and weekly maintenance.
• Documents all troubleshooting in the appropriate log, including the reference number.
• Utilizes the EMR to order, accession, and print requisitions to perform in-house tests and send specimens to the reference laboratory.
• Finalizes all in-house tests and checks the pending list daily. Documents as indicated.
• Performs urine drug screens following chain-of-custody protocols and prepares reports to send to the appropriate campus department.
• Generates drug screen registration codes for students using LabCorp for collection.
• Ensures students complete the appropriate medical release form.
• Monitors temperatures for the refrigerator, freezer, and laboratory through the tracking system.
• Ensures temperatures are within the appropriate range and troubleshoots when indicated.
• Prints the weekly temperature log.
• Performs periodic proficiency testing.
• Keeps the laboratory stocked and informs the supervisor of low inventory levels for test kits and other supplies.
• Performs quality control on new lots and shipments.
• Records received dates on all test kits and supplies.
• Decontaminates work areas and disposes of medical waste and trash in the appropriate containers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree in laboratory science or an equivalent field and successful completion of the Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) examination or higher.
• Must possess certification from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or American Medical Technologists (AMT).
• One (1) year of experience as a medical technician or technologist.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three (3) or more years of experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to work with standard clinical laboratory equipment.
• Demonstrated accuracy in testing and microscopic examinations.

Work Schedule

• Monday through Friday; 8:30am through 5:30pm

Position is benefit eligible:

Yes

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to our employees at the University.

https://www.uta.edu/hr/employee-benefits