Department
School of Medicine / Clinical Support Services ISU
Scope of Job
Perform and interpret analysis on patient specimens through the use of complex laboratory techniques. To provide medical staff with information to aid in patient diagnosis.
Description of Duties
- Performs routine and complex laboratory procedures with accuracy and precision, following standard procedures and recognizes deviation from expected results.
- Reviews and evaluates accuracy of lab data and reports patient results with all required documentation.
- Performs, records, and evaluates quality control data according to procedures including checking expiration dates and documentation of QC performance before use.
- Performs and documents required maintenance procedures for laboratory instruments and equipment as assigned.
- Recognizes equipment malfunctions and troubleshoots according to protocol.
- Recognizes factors that affect measurements and results and takes appropriate action.
- Ability to work independently within established guidelines, apply problem-solving skills, meet deadlines and meet urgent patient, provider, and system needs.
- Reviews and suggests revisions for test procedures.
- Participates in evaluations of new tests or instruments, as assigned.
- Monitors inventory for proper levels, notifies person responsible for ordering when supplies needed, and receives and unpacks supplies when delivered.
- Instructs and trains employees and students. May assess staff for competency.
- Communicates pertinent information to staff members, management, medical directors, and other divisions.
- Performs laboratory testing as required per division.
- Follows established procedures for collecting and processing biological specimens for analysis.
- Receives patient samples into the laboratory for testing and reviews laboratory orders and samples for acceptability.
- Ensures that the correct laboratory tests are ordered and placed into the laboratory information system, ensuring required information is entered.
- Handles and prepares samples for clinical testing and delivers to correct laboratory section.
- Available to cover different shifts if requested to guarantee patient care. Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.
- Adheres to all safety protocols in each laboratory area.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervision Received
General supervision from assigned supervisor.
Supervision Given
May carry out limited supervisory responsibilities.
Required Education
Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, Clinical laboratory Science, or Biological Science from an accredited university.
Preferred Education
None.
Licenses/Certifications
Current certification as MLT/MLS or categorical certification, through ASCP or ASCP eligible.
Required Experience
Clinical laboratory experience as a certified Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)/Medical Licensed Technologist (MLT) – or Certification eligible new MLS graduate.
Preferred Experience
Prior experience in areas such as hematology, serology, immunohematology, microbiology, histology, or chemistry.
Equipment
Use of standard laboratory diagnostic equipment in the areas of chemistry, immunology, hematology, coagulation, molecular, microbiology. Use of standard office equipment.
Working Conditions
Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Based on field of assignment: standard laboratory or office conditions. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which requires presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley.
Other
May require working with hazardous equipment and materials or in hazardous environments.
Physical Capabilities
N/A
Employment Category
Full-Time
Minimum Salary
Commensurate with Experience
Posted Salary
Commensurate with Experience
Position Available Date
07/20/2026
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