Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)

Under general supervision, responsible for performing routine and special laboratory assays of patient specimens for laboratory analysis.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

• Dependable, able to work different shifts as assigned by Director.
• Committed to high standards and continued improvement.
• Excellent customer service for both internal and external customers.
• Adherence to all safety, regulatory, and quality requirements.
• Working knowledge of regulatory/quality requirements and laboratory techniques.
• Capable of evaluating, interpreting and reporting accurate/valid test results by current testing methodologies.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to keep information confidential.

Education

• Associate's Degree degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology.

Required Skills

• Two (2) years of experience is required.

This position may require the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas EO-GA-48.

Job Info

• Job Identification 8195
• Job Category Clinical Programs & Services
• Posting Date 10/20/2026, 05:58 PM
• Locations 0002 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, San Antonio, TX, 78229, US (On-site)
• Apply Before 11/19/2026, 06:58 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift 8am-5pm Mon-Fri
• Organization A1100 - Medical Laboratory Sciences, A1003 - Health Sciences, A1000 - Dean Health Professions School, UT Health Science Center, UT Health Science Center
• Department A1100 - Medical Laboratory Sciences