Microbiology Lab Technologist | Precision Diagnostics

University Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health in Texas seeks a skilled medical laboratory professional to perform testing and analysis on patient specimens, evaluate results, and communicate findings to physicians. The role requires precise operation of complex instruments and independent planning of daily tasks.

Responsibilities include recognizing anomalies, maintaining confidentiality, and handling specimen procurement when needed.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution
• Education and training equivalent to an associate degree in a laboratory science or medical technology
• High school graduate with military medical laboratory training (50+ weeks)

Responsibilities

• Performs procedures for testing or analysis on specimens
• Evaluates test results for accuracy
• Submits results to aid physician diagnosis and treatment
• Operates and maintains complicated laboratory instruments
• Plans work activities and makes decisions for own tasks
• Recognizes unusual results and takes prompt action
• Maintains patient confidentiality in disseminating information
• Duties may include procurement of specimens

Skills

Attention to detail

Decision making

Confidentiality

Instrument operation

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in laboratory science/medical technology

Equivalency to associate degree in laboratory science/medical technology

High school diploma with 50+ weeks military medical laboratory training

Tools

Laboratory instruments

Job description

University Health in Texas seeks a skilled medical laboratory professional to perform testing and analysis on patient specimens, evaluate results, and communicate findings to physicians. The role requires precise operation of complex instruments and independent planning of daily tasks.

Responsibilities include recognizing anomalies, maintaining confidentiality, and handling specimen procurement when needed.