Medical Laboratory Technician, Laboratory, University Health Services

University of Texas at Austin

8d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

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

Nice To Haves

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

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.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree