Medical Technologist - PRN

UT Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan, available day one at

100% coverage for preventive health—no

Paid Time Off, available day one

Retirement Programs (TRS)

Paid Parental Leave

Wellness programs

Tuition Reimbursement

PSLF Qualified Employer

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX seeks a laboratory professional to provide technical skills for performance of basic to complex laboratory procedures under general supervision. You will ensure accuracy, quality control, instrument maintenance, and productive workflow while upholding CAP guidelines and patient safety; new graduates welcomed with MT certification path.

Responsibilities include testing, troubleshooting, managing instruments, and contributing to performance improvement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in medical technology or related field.
• MT certification; new graduates may be hired without but must earn within 180 days.

Responsibilities

• Accurately performs testing according to established laboratory policies and procedures.
• Recognizes deviations from expected results; evaluates results for discrepancies and feasibility; corrects problems.
• Performs instrument startup and shutdown; documents maintenance, calibrations, and function checks.
• Ensures smooth workflow; meets turnaround times and pending list reviews; coordinates daily tasks for productivity.
• Reports for work on assigned days and shifts; adheres to schedule.
• Performs evaluation of new reagents, procedures, tests, or other duties as assigned.
• Pursues continuous education; participates in performance improvement activities and instructs others as needed.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in medical technology or related field

MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST Certification (MT)

Job description

Job Summary

Works under general supervision to provide technical skills for performance of basic to complex laboratory procedures.

Benefits

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare—no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

Required

Experience and Education

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in medical technology or related field. No experience required.
• 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

• Job knowledge. Accurately performs testing according to established laboratory policies and procedures. Recognizes deviations from expected results; evaluates results for discrepancies and feasibility, utilizing instrument and LIS flags, and corrects problems according to procedure. Recognizes critical results and documents notification of critical results to appropriate personnel.
• 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. Treats all proficiency test samples according to CAP guidelines and laboratory expectations.
• Instrumentation. Performs instrument startup and shutdown. Performs and documents all maintenance procedures and calibrations as needed. Evaluates function checks and calibration results. Performs corrective action when necessary.
• 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.
• Attendance. Reports for work on the assigned days at the assigned times.
• Special projects. Performs evaluation of new reagents, procedures, tests, or other duties as assigned.
• Continuing education. Achieves a minimum of 10 continuing education hours annually. Continuously seeks knowledge in and outside of functional area.
• Performance improvement. Actively participates in performance improvement activities; serves on committees and task forces. Orients and instructs students and laboratory personnel in established clinical laboratory techniques, as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Security and EEO Statement

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

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 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.

Primary Location

Texas-Dallas-5323 Harry Hines Blvd

Work Locations

5323 Harry Hines Blvd

Job

Allied Health

Organization

867020 - Core Lab - CUH

Schedule

Part-time

Shift

Day Job

Employee Status

Regular

Job Type

Standard

Job Level

Individual Contributor

Job Posting

Jul 13, 2026, 10:06:00 PM