Medical Technologist I or Medical Laboratory Technician, Laboratory, University Health Services

Job Posting Title:

Medical Technologist I or Medical Laboratory Technician, Laboratory, University Health Services

----

Hiring Department:

UHS and CMHC

----

Position Open To:

All Applicants

----

Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

----

FLSA Status:

To Be Determined at Offer

----

Earliest Start Date:

Ongoing

----

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.

The University of Texas at Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes but is 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 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 Director of Clinical Operations 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

Medical Technologist I

• Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology or Chemical, Biological, or Physical Science with one additional year of Medical Technology training.
• Certified as Medical Technologist or Clinical Laboratory Scientist in the area of Clinical Laboratory by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or equivalent.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully work with a diverse community and provide services from a non-judgmental perspective.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
   

Medical Laboratory Technician

• 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 diverse 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

• Medical Technologist I
  $63,860 per year
• Medical Laboratory Technician
  $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 – 6PM, 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