Medical Technologist I or Medical Laboratory Technician, Laboratory, University Health Services
The University of Texas at AustinAbout the role
Job Posting Title:
Medical Technologist I or Medical Laboratory Technician, Laboratory, University Health Services----
Hiring Department:
Healthyhorns - University Health Services----
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.
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.
This job posting is filling two positions, either a Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Technician.
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
- Obtains patient specimens and processes them for testing.
- Performs analyses and reports results on patient specimens.
- Performs and documents laboratory quality control.
- Participates in proficiency testing and quality improvement evaluations.
- Maintains current in-depth knowledge of medical technology.
- Performs miscellaneous duties as scheduled.
- Accepts and satisfactorily completes other duties as assigned by the Director of Clinical Operations or Assistant Laboratory Manager.
- Demonstrates professionalism and commitment to quality care by adhering to customer service standards, respecting patient rights and confidentiality, following policies and procedures, and actively supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
- Demonstrates regular and punctual attendance pattern.
Required Qualifications
Medical Technologist
- 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 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.
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 Tec
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