Medical Technologist

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

Works under general supervision to provide technical skills for the performance of basic to complex laboratory procedures. The role performs laboratory testing, evaluates and troubleshoots results and quality control, maintains and calibrates instruments, and supports an efficient laboratory workflow. The position also contributes to special projects, continuing education, performance improvement, and the instruction of students and laboratory personnel.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in medical technology or a related field.
• Medical Technologist (MT) certification from an approved accrediting agency. New graduates may be hired without certification but will have the opportunity to earn it within 180 days.
• A PhD may be accepted in lieu of MT certification for technologists working in Special Chemistry.
• Exercise considerable judgment in applying, evaluating, and implementing new or revised procedures, techniques, and practices to work problems.
• Communicate with vendors regarding approved equipment problems.
• Communicate with physicians from other departments regarding tissue samples.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing accurately according to established laboratory policies and procedures.
• Recognize deviations from expected results; evaluate results for discrepancies and feasibility, use instrument and LIS flags, and analyze and correct problems according to procedure.
• Recognize critical results and document notification of critical results to appropriate personnel.
• Perform quality control procedures and evaluate, document, and troubleshoot quality control according to laboratory protocols.
• Take corrective action when errors are detected or specimen rejection or recollection is required.
• Ensure patient specimen stability and proper sample processing.
• Treat proficiency test samples according to CAP guidelines and laboratory expectations.
• Perform instrument startup and shutdown, maintenance procedures, and calibrations; document maintenance and calibration work.
• Evaluate function checks and calibration results and take corrective action when necessary.
• Support smooth laboratory workflow, use time and resources efficiently, meet turnaround-time and pending-list review expectations, and coordinate daily tasks for productivity.
• Report to work on assigned days and at assigned times.
• Perform special projects, such as evaluating new reagents, procedures, or tests, and other duties as assigned.
• Complete at least 10 continuing education hours annually and continuously seek knowledge inside and outside the functional area.
• Participate in performance improvement activities and serve on committees and task forces.
• Orient and instruct students and laboratory personnel in established clinical laboratory techniques, as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare with no copay
• Paid time off, available day one
• Retirement programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid parental leave
• Wellness programs
• Tuition reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualified employer
• Paid holidays
• On-site childcare

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level