Medical Technologist II: Clinical Lab & Microscopy Expert

UT Tyler; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Arlington is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to perform CLIA-waived and moderate-complexity tests, collect specimens, and assist with laboratory operations. This role requires an ASCP or AMT certification and at least one year of relevant experience.

The position involves daily quality control, equipment maintenance, and temperature monitoring, with a standard Monday–Friday schedule and responsibilities across in-house testing and collaboration with campus

Qualifications

• Associate degree in laboratory science or equivalent.
• Certification from ASCP or AMT is required.
• One (1) year of experience as a medical technician or technologist.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

Associate degree in laboratory science or equivalent

Job description

The University of Texas at Arlington is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to perform CLIA-waived and moderate-complexity tests, collect specimens, and assist with laboratory operations. This role requires an ASCP or AMT certification and at least one year of relevant experience.

The position involves daily quality control, equipment maintenance, and temperature monitoring, with a standard Monday–Friday schedule and responsibilities across in-house testing and collaboration with campus