Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)

UT Health San Antonio • San Antonio, TX

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About The Position

Under general supervision, the Medical Laboratory Technician performs routine and special laboratory assays on patient specimens for laboratory analysis. The role operates and maintains laboratory instruments and equipment, manages test procedures and results, supports laboratory inventory, and protects the confidentiality of patient information.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology.
• Dependable and able to work different shifts as assigned by the Director.
• Committed to high standards and continued improvement.
• Excellent customer service for internal and external customers.
• Adherence to safety, regulatory, and quality requirements.
• Working knowledge of regulatory and quality requirements and laboratory techniques.
• Able to evaluate, interpret, and report accurate and valid test results using current testing methodologies.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to keep information confidential.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine testing and reports results on specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Calibrates and operates instruments and equipment according to the preventive maintenance schedule.
• Updates, records, and enters test results into the Laboratory Information System (LIS), while ensuring the confidentiality and privacy of patient information.
• Sets up and monitors automated test procedures using pre-calibrated and/or automated devices, and performs manual procedures requiring judgment.
• May make preliminary identification of common types of bacterial cultures for confirmation by a supervisor.
• Maintains inventory of laboratory reagents and supplies and orders supplies when necessary.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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