Tech Medical / ASCP/REG / Full Time / Nights

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Medical Plan

401(K) with company match

Tuition assistance

Career development

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Northwest Texas Healthcare System is seeking a Tech - Medical (ASCP/REG) to perform waived and non-waived analyses of patient specimens under the Department of Laboratory Services. The Tech supports quality control, instrument maintenance, and performance improvement in a dynamic hospital setting.

The role requires a baccalaureate degree in medical technology or related science, plus internship experience; ASCP/AMT/NCA certification is preferred or eligible.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: Baccalaurate degree in medical technology, biology, chemistry, or related science required.
• Minimum Work Experience: One year clinical laboratory internship required.
• Certifications: ASCP, AMT, and/or NCA preferred or eligible

Responsibilities

• Performs waived and non-waived complexity analysis of patient specimens for diagnostic purposes.
• Works under supervision to ensure quality control and instrument maintenance.
• Contributes to policy/procedure reviews and performance improvement in assigned areas.
• Performs clinical laboratory procedures across specialty areas to optimize pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical workflows.

Education

Baccalaureate degree in medical technology, biology, chemistry, or related science

One year clinical laboratory internship

Job description

Responsibilities

Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a 495 bed system serving the city of Amarillo and the surrounding region. We offer the ideal combination of traditional values and the most advanced technologies in healthcare, plus the conveniences of big city living in a friendly, smaller-town atmosphere. From the beauty of Palo Duro Canyon and great recreational facilities, to our quality educational system, Amarillo is a great place to live and work.

A hospital is only as good as its employees. That's why we're looking for professionals who are dedicated and passionate about their work. We're looking for employees who can add to our culture of exemplary patient care and personal excellence. We're looking for exceptional professionals who share our vision and values.

Visit us online at: https://www.nwths.com/careers

Position: Tech - Medical (ASCP/REG)

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the general supervision of the Technical Coordinator, the Tech - Medical (ASCP/REG) assumes the responsibility for performing waived and non-waived complexity analysis of patient specimens for diagnostic purposes, and related procedures in the areas of assigned responsibility under the philosophy, policies and procedures established by the hospital and the Department of Laboratory Services. Such responsibilities encompass not only the internal functioning of the Department, but also the integration of the Department into the overall functioning of Northwest Texas Healthcare System. The Tech - Medical (ASCP/REG) supports an organizational culture of Service Excellence and practices the Service Excellence standards to all customer groups.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Practices the profession of clinical laboratory science in the area(s) of assigned responsibility according to accepted standards of practice as outlined by the College of American Pathologists (CAP), CLIA ’88, Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, American Association of Blood Banks (AABB), and other regulatory agencies as appropriate, and according to the approved policies and procedures of the organization, department, and/or the laboratory Medical Director.
• Actively participates in the structure, review and revision of policies and procedures.
• Monitors quality control data and instrument maintenance.
• Participates in and supports a process to measure, assess, and performance improvement in areas of assign responsibility.
• Performs clinical laboratory procedures in any one or combination of specialty areas of the laboratory optimizing the efficiency and quality of pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical laboratory procedures.

Benefit Highlights:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Pet Insurance
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.

Qualifications

Education, Training, Experience and Licenses/Registrations Required:

• Minimum Education: Baccalaureate degree in medical technology, biology, chemistry, or related science required. In lieu of Baccalaureate degree, employee may qualify with 15 years or more experience in a CLIA certified laboratory.
• Minimum Work Experience: One year clinical laboratory internship required
• Certifications: ASCP, AMT, and/or NCA preferred or eligible
• Mathematical, computer, reasoning, and language skills at the college level required

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

• 1. Ability to read, write, and converse in English
• 2. Ability to follow instructions, reason, and make appropriate judgments
• 3. Ability to perform computer functions accurately and quickly
• 4. Ability to perceive pertinent details and objects in pictorial or graphic material
• 5. Ability to perceive pertinent details from verbal and tabular material
• 6. Ability to coordinate eyes, hands, and fingers in order to make skillful, accurate, and precise movements
• 7. Ability to communicate with patients, family, staff, physicians, and others
• 8. Ability to accurately evaluate and interpret information and make independent decisions
• 9. Ability to cope with and remain calm under stress
• 10. Ability to speak and hear, to allow discussions with customers, employees, and peers
• 11. Ability to perceive similarities and differences in color
• 12. Ability to understand the overall technology, operation, and troubleshooting of moderate and complex instrumentation (example: hospital and laboratory information systems, highly automated specimen processing and testing instrumentation)
• 13. Ability to perform mathematical operations quickly and accurately
• 14. Ability to understand and explain the theories of laboratory specimen processing
• 15. Ability to multi-task productively and accurately
• 16. Ability to remain focused on job responsibilities

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.