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With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. At UT Southwestern, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development that align with your future goals and help to provide security for you and your family. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more that are all available on the day you start work. UT Southwestern is honored to be a Veteran Friendly work environment that is home to approximately 800 veterans. We value your integrity, dedication, and the commitment you've made to our country. We're proud to support your next mission. Ranked by Forbes as one of the Top 10 National Employers, we invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover teamwork, professionalism, and consistent opportunities for growth. The #1 Best Hospital in DFW | UT Southwestern Medical Center (utswmed.org)
To learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers, visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/
Experience and Education
No experience necessary, although previous experience in a particular area is a plus. Associate degree in Medical Technology from an AMA approved school. MLT certification required (ASCP or equivalent)
Shift: Mon-Fri, 1:30PM-10PM
Job Duties
1.Applies knowledge and skills to perform a wide variety of routine and designated laboratory tests for which competency has been established. Can do waived and moderate complexity testing. Exercises professional judgment in determining the acceptability of results prior to release to the patient records. Seeks guidance on resolution of instrument, method or specimen problems from Professional Medical Technologists, Leads or supervisory staff as needed.
2.Performs routine QC and QA tasks according to established protocol, resolves routine problems and refers unresolved or complex problems to designated Professional Medical Technologist for further evaluation then executes corrective action as directed. Support Quality Management initiative according to UTSW and Clinical Laboratory Services Quality Programs . Ensures review of all daily, weekly and monthly records and data including quality control, temperature monitors, batch logs, recollects, and turn-around-time.
3. Operates, maintains and troubleshoots complex instruments. Maintains laboratory records and computer files. Operates LIS computer terminals and printers.
4.Upon supervisor's designation, may act as group leader to less experienced staff on weekends and holidays to ensure lab service meets patient care needs.
5. Manages infectious specimens, radioactive material, hazardous chemicals and potentially dangerous instruments in accordance with hospital policies, in order to maintain a safe work environment.
6. A. Participates in work of department as may be required by workload. B. There will be changes to their job duties as required.
7. Demonstrates financial accountability through accurate documentation of workload and efficient use of reagents and supplies.
8. Continuously strengthens knowledge of clinical laboratory principles and techniques through participation in continuing education programs.
9. Assists in specimen processing as needed and shows competency in accurately receiving, centrifuging, aliquoting, and transporting specimens for testing. Ensures add-on specimens are pulled from storage and tested accordingly and within TAT.
10. Duties performed may include one or more of the following core functions: a) Directly interacting with or caring for patients; b) Directly interacting with or caring for human-subjects research participants; c) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting patient records (including patient financial records); or d) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting human-subjects research records.
**Other Duties: Performs other duties as assigned.
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of: race; color; religion; national origin; sex; including sexual harassment; age; disability; genetic information; citizenship status; and protected veteran status. In addition, it is UT Southwestern policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. At UT Southwestern, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development that align with your future goals and help to provide security for you and your family. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more that are all available on the day you start work. UT Southwestern is honored to be a Veteran Friendly work environment that is home to approximately 800 veterans. We value your integrity, dedication, and the commitment you've made to our country. We're proud to support your next mission. Ranked by Forbes as one of the Top 10 National Employers, we invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover teamwork, professionalism, and consistent opportunities for growth. The #1 Best Hospital in DFW | UT Southwestern Medical Center (utswmed.org)
To learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers, visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/
Experience and Education
No experience necessary, although previous experience in a particular area is a plus. Associate degree in Medical Technology from an AMA approved school. MLT certification required (ASCP or equivalent)
Shift: Mon-Fri, 1:30PM-10PM
Job Duties
1.Applies knowledge and skills to perform a wide variety of routine and designated laboratory tests for which competency has been established. Can do waived and moderate complexity testing. Exercises professional judgment in determining the acceptability of results prior to release to the patient records. Seeks guidance on resolution of instrument, method or specimen problems from Professional Medical Technologists, Leads or supervisory staff as needed.
2.Performs routine QC and QA tasks according to established protocol, resolves routine problems and refers unresolved or complex problems to designated Professional Medical Technologist for further evaluation then executes corrective action as directed. Support Quality Management initiative according to UTSW and Clinical Laboratory Services Quality Programs . Ensures review of all daily, weekly and monthly records and data including quality control, temperature monitors, batch logs, recollects, and turn-around-time.
3. Operates, maintains and troubleshoots complex instruments. Maintains laboratory records and computer files. Operates LIS computer terminals and printers.
4.Upon supervisor's designation, may act as group leader to less experienced staff on weekends and holidays to ensure lab service meets patient care needs.
5. Manages infectious specimens, radioactive material, hazardous chemicals and potentially dangerous instruments in accordance with hospital policies, in order to maintain a safe work environment.
6. A. Participates in work of department as may be required by workload. B. There will be changes to their job duties as required.
7. Demonstrates financial accountability through accurate documentation of workload and efficient use of reagents and supplies.
8. Continuously strengthens knowledge of clinical laboratory principles and techniques through participation in continuing education programs.
9. Assists in specimen processing as needed and shows competency in accurately receiving, centrifuging, aliquoting, and transporting specimens for testing. Ensures add-on specimens are pulled from storage and tested accordingly and within TAT.
10. Duties performed may include one or more of the following core functions: a) Directly interacting with or caring for patients; b) Directly interacting with or caring for human-subjects research participants; c) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting patient records (including patient financial records); or d) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting human-subjects research records.
**Other Duties: Performs other duties as assigned.
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of: race; color; religion; national origin; sex; including sexual harassment; age; disability; genetic information; citizenship status; and protected veteran status. In addition, it is UT Southwestern policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.
