Medical Laboratory Technician, Laboratory, University Health Services

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. University Health Services (UHS) is an accredited on-campus medical facility dedicated to addressing the varied healthcare needs of UT Austin students.

About the role

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.

Requirements

• 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

Benefits

The University of Texas at Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

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

Pay

$55,470 per year

Schedule

• 8AM – 5:30PM, Monday – Friday
• Occasional weekend and holiday work, as assigned

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.

Weekly scheduled hours: 40. FLSA status: Non-Exempt from FLSA. Earliest start date: Immediately. Position duration: Expected to continue. Location: UT Main Campus.