Medical Technologist III

Texas A&M University System • College Station, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Technologist III demonstrates basic skills of Medical Technologist II. Provides training and supervision to laboratory staff. Performs advanced duties in the areas of instrument maintenance and quality control of laboratory procedures. Assists the Laboratory Manager in other management duties as required. This position is considered essential during university emergencies and campus closures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and Medical Laboratory Scientist (ASCP), Medical Technologist (ASCP), or Medical Technologist (AMT) certification.
• Five years general medical laboratory experience with above qualifications.
• Associate’s degree and Medical Laboratory Technician (ASCP or AMT) certification plus seven years of related work experience.
• Medical Laboratory Scientist (ASCP) or Medical Technologist (ASCP/AMT) Certification.
• Basic computing skills.
• Ability to operate equipment typically used in the laboratory, including equipment for various manual procedures that may be required to perform requested tests.
• Ability to collect and analyze data using statistical methods.
• Comfortable working within time constraints and crises situations.
• Ability to lead and provide supervision to laboratory staff including Medical Technologist and phlebotomists.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Nice To Haves

• Veterinary diagnostic laboratory experience

Responsibilities

• Assumes intermediate supervisory authority as needed.
• Supervises the laboratory in absence of laboratory supervisor.
• Trains new employees including Medical Technologists I/II, student employees and other laboratory personnel.
• Assists laboratory supervisor with updating policy and procedure manual.
• Supervises laboratory staff and ensures adherence to guidelines.
• Monitors quality control of laboratory instruments and assays.
• Assists in review of proficiency testing reports to evaluate laboratory performance.
• Ensures that an approved corrective action plan is followed when proficiency testing results are unacceptable.
• Performs laboratory quality assurance testing.
• Participates in quality assurance programs.
• Coordinates scheduled preventative maintenance and repair of laboratory instruments.
• Performs daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance of all instruments.
• Performs calibrations on each instrument per laboratory and manufacturer specifications.
• Troubleshoots test systems and takes appropriate action.
• Obtains knowledge of whom, when, and where to call for field services on instruments that are out of operation.
• Performs waived, moderate to high complexity testing and reports results.
• Ensures that patient test results are reported only when the system is functioning properly.
• Assists Laboratory Manager with updating policy and procedure manuals.
• Assists in the preparation of reports and inspection preparation.
• Assists with billing and technical questions.
• Schedules employees, inventory, new test evaluation, and requisition of supplies.
• Takes charge of laboratory when manager is absent.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
• Free exercise programs and release time
• All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

What This Job Offers

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