Microbiology Technologist

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

Performs procedures for testing or analysis on specimens submitted to the laboratory. Evaluates test results for accuracy and submits results for the purpose of aiding the physician in diagnostic and therapeutic treatment of patients. Performs analyses that may involve a complex network of steps, variable fine-line discriminations of several parameters, correction of a variety of errors, and the operation and maintenance of complicated instruments. Performs assigned duties rapidly and accurately. Plans work activities and makes decisions connected with own work. Recognizes unusual results and/or abnormalities and takes prompt and appropriate action to assure the accuracy and validity of test result. Assumes accountability for the dissemination of patient information to ensure the confidentiality and privacy of patients. Duties may also include performance of procedures associated with procurement of specimens from patients.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Associates or Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution OR Education and training equivalent to an associate degree in a laboratory science or medical technology (letter of equivalency must be supported by an accrediting agency) OR High school graduate or equivalent AND successfully completed military training of 50 or more weeks and served as a medical laboratory specialist

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION

Certification not required, but preferred. If certification available,

• Certification by the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP-BOC) or American Medical Technologists (AMT) is required
• OR Categorical certification in the area of laboratory employment required without a Medical Laboratory Science (or equivalent) certification. Must maintain certification status in compliance with specifications for continuing education required by the certification agency.