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, maintains quality and instrument readiness, supports efficient workflow, and participates in continuing education and performance improvement. UT Southwestern notes a preference for candidates with at least five years of LC/MS/MS testing and method development experience.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in medical technology or a related field.
Medical Technologist certification from an approved accrediting agency. New graduates may be hired without certification but will be given the opportunity to earn it within 180 days.
A PhD may be accepted in lieu of Medical Technologist certification for technologists working in Special Chemistry.

Nice To Haves

At least five years of LC/MS/MS testing and method development experience.

Responsibilities

Accurately perform testing according to established laboratory policies and procedures without deviation.
Recognize deviations from expected results; evaluate results for discrepancies and feasibility using instrument and LIS flags; and analyze and correct problems according to procedure.
Recognize critical results and correctly document notification to appropriate personnel.
Perform quality-control procedures, evaluate and document results, troubleshoot according to laboratory protocols, and take corrective action when errors or specimen rejection or recollection are indicated.
Ensure patient specimen stability and proper sample processing, and handle proficiency testing samples according to CAP guidelines and laboratory expectations.
Perform instrument startup and shutdown, document maintenance and calibrations as needed, 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 during the assigned shift.
Report to work on assigned days and at assigned times.
Perform special projects, including evaluation of new reagents, procedures, and tests, and other duties as assigned.
Complete at least 10 continuing education hours annually and continuously seek knowledge in 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 benefit.
Wellness programs.
Tuition reimbursement.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualified employer.
On-site childcare.
Paid holidays.
Merit increases.