Medical Laboratory Technician, Laboratory, University Health Services

Job Posting Title:

Medical Laboratory Technician, Laboratory, University Health Services

----

Hiring Department:

UHS and CMHC

----

Position Open To:

All Applicants

----

Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

----

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

----

Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

----

Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

----

Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

----

Job Details:

General Notes

Our mission at Healthyhorns is to enhance the health and well-being of students’ bodies, minds and lives in support of their academic and personal goals.

Healthyhorns is the umbrella brand encompassing University Health Services, Counseling and Mental Health Center and Longhorn Wellness Center. Together, the departments work to enhance the health and well-being of students’ bodies, minds and lives in support of their academic and personal goals.

University Health Services (UHS) is an accredited on-campus medical facility dedicated to addressing the varied healthcare needs of UT Austin students. UHS provides comprehensive services, including general medical care, public health education and specialty clinics.
 

The University of Texas at Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes but not limited to:

• 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage
• Retirement contributions
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid holidays

Please visit UT Austin's Human Resources (HR) website at https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefits to learn more about the total benefits offered.
 

Purpose

To obtain clinical specimens and perform technical analyses to aid health care providers in patient diagnosis and treatment. Performs procedures in all technical areas of the clinical laboratory.
 

Responsibilities

• Performs receptionist, administrative, and clerical duties for the Laboratory
• Performs analyses and reports on patient specimens
• Obtains patient specimens and processes them for testing
• Performs miscellaneous duties as scheduled
• Accepts and satisfactorily completes other duties as assigned by the Associate Director and Assistant Laboratory Manager
• Performs and documents laboratory quality control
• Participates in proficiency testing and quality improvement evaluations
• Other related function as assigned
   

Required Qualifications

• Graduate from an approved school with two-year Medical Laboratory Technician program
• Certified as a Medical Laboratory Technician with the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or equivalent
• Successful completion of 15-week training as part of degree program
• Demonstrated ability to operate clinical laboratory equipment
• Experience with and a moderate comfort level using a personal computer
• Demonstrated ability to successfully work with a broad community and provide services from a non-judgmental perspective
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience in a laboratory performing moderate complexity testing

Salary Range
$46,350 per year

Working Conditions

• May work around standard office conditions
• May work around biohazards
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
• Use of manual dexterity
• Lifting and moving
• Exposure to chemicals and commercial items typically found in offices, medical clinics, and building repairs/maintenance.

Work Shift

• 8AM – 5:30 PM, Monday – Friday
• Occasional weekend and holiday work, as assigned
• Schedule will be discussed during interview

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Re