Medical Technologist I or Medical Laboratory Technician, Laboratory, University Health Services

Medical Technologist I Or Medical Laboratory Technician, Laboratory, University Health Services

Hiring Department: Healthyhorns - University Health Services

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40

Earliest Start Date: Ongoing

Position Duration: Expected to Continue

Location: UT Main Campus

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.

The University of Texas at Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes but not limited to:

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

This job posting is filling one position, either a Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Technician.

Purpose

To obtain clinical specimens and perform technical analyses to aid health care providers in patient diagnosis and treatment. Performs procedures in all technical areas of the clinical laboratory.

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.

Required Qualifications

Medical Technologist

• Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology or Chemical, Biological, or Physical Science with one additional year of Medical Technology training.
• Certified as Medical Technologist or Clinical Laboratory Scientist in the area of Clinical Laboratory by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or equivalent.
• 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.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Medical Laboratory Technician

• 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
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Salary Range

• Medical Technologist I $63,860 per year
• Medical Laboratory Technician $55,470 per year

Working Conditions

• May work around standard office conditions
• May work around biohazards
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
• Use of manual dexterity
• Lifting and moving
• Exposure to chemicals and commercial items typically found in offices, medical clinics, and building repairs/maintenance.

Work Shift

• 8AM 5:30PM, Monday Friday
• Occasional weekend and holiday work, as assigned
• Schedule will be discussed during interview

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left-hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled into your application. The application is one-page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

Employment Eligibility: Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility: The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks: A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency: The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

Employment Eligibility Verification: If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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