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Get Access To All JobsAre you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a(an) Medical Technologist today with St. David's South Austin Medical Center.
Job Summary and Qualifications
As a Medical Technologist, you will be responsible for performing moderate and high complexity testing. You will analyze, review, and report test results and quality control results, and ensure specimen integrity by adhering to laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing. You will complete moderate and high complexity testing and follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analysis, reporting, and maintaining patient result records.
- You will correctly receive specimens, print labels, and enter and verify patient data without errors.
- You will operate and troubleshoot test systems.
- You will identify problems which may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results.
- You will ensure that test selection and reference ranges are age-appropriate.
- You will ensure timely availability of laboratory results.
- You will perform quality control activities appropriate to each assay performed and respond appropriately to outlier results.
- You will participate in proficiency testing activities in each applicable technical area.
What qualifications you will need:
Experience: 2 years of generalist and blood bank experience in acute care setting – preferred.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or a related field.
- Graduation from a clinical rotation or internship from an accredited medical technology program OR, 50-week military training course or acceptable equivalent which results in eligibility to take registry exam in medical technology (Clinical Laboratory Science).
Licenses and Certifications: Registration as a Medical Technologist (MT) by American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), National Credentialing Agency (NCA), or American Medical Technologists (AMT) OR, evidence of a passing registry exam score within 1 year of hire.
Benefits
St. David's South Austin Medical Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
- Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services.
- Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
- Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence.
- Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling.
- Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
- Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts.
Learn more about Employee Benefits.
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
St. David's South Austin Medical Center is a 368-bed acute care hospital within St. David’s HealthCare, offering comprehensive specialty and sub-specialty services. Key programs include a nationally accredited oncology program featuring the region’s only adult Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program; a Level II trauma center; advanced cardiac, stroke, and orthopedic services; full-service maternity and newborn care; and four community emergency centers in Bee Cave and Bastrop.
The facility is affiliated with the Texas Institute for Robotic Surgery, providing advanced robotic capabilities for orthopedics, open heart and lung procedures, complex GI surgery, surgical oncology, general and colorectal surgery, and urology. It was also among the first hospitals in Central Texas to integrate CT imaging with robotics for early lung cancer detection.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual." - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Medical Technologist opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a(an) Medical Technologist today with St. David's South Austin Medical Center.
Job Summary and Qualifications
As a Medical Technologist, you will be responsible for performing moderate and high complexity testing. You will analyze, review, and report test results and quality control results, and ensure specimen integrity by adhering to laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing. You will complete moderate and high complexity testing and follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analysis, reporting, and maintaining patient result records.
- You will correctly receive specimens, print labels, and enter and verify patient data without errors.
- You will operate and troubleshoot test systems.
- You will identify problems which may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results.
- You will ensure that test selection and reference ranges are age-appropriate.
- You will ensure timely availability of laboratory results.
- You will perform quality control activities appropriate to each assay performed and respond appropriately to outlier results.
- You will participate in proficiency testing activities in each applicable technical area.
What qualifications you will need:
Experience: 2 years of generalist and blood bank experience in acute care setting – preferred.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or a related field.
- Graduation from a clinical rotation or internship from an accredited medical technology program OR, 50-week military training course or acceptable equivalent which results in eligibility to take registry exam in medical technology (Clinical Laboratory Science).
Licenses and Certifications: Registration as a Medical Technologist (MT) by American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), National Credentialing Agency (NCA), or American Medical Technologists (AMT) OR, evidence of a passing registry exam score within 1 year of hire.
Benefits
St. David's South Austin Medical Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
- Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services.
- Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
- Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence.
- Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling.
- Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
- Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts.
Learn more about Employee Benefits.
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
St. David's South Austin Medical Center is a 368-bed acute care hospital within St. David’s HealthCare, offering comprehensive specialty and sub-specialty services. Key programs include a nationally accredited oncology program featuring the region’s only adult Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program; a Level II trauma center; advanced cardiac, stroke, and orthopedic services; full-service maternity and newborn care; and four community emergency centers in Bee Cave and Bastrop.
The facility is affiliated with the Texas Institute for Robotic Surgery, providing advanced robotic capabilities for orthopedics, open heart and lung procedures, complex GI surgery, surgical oncology, general and colorectal surgery, and urology. It was also among the first hospitals in Central Texas to integrate CT imaging with robotics for early lung cancer detection.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual." - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Medical Technologist opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Medical Technologist
Confirm your degree qualifies for STEM OPT
Medical laboratory science and clinical laboratory science degrees typically appear on the STEM Designated Degree Program list. Verify your specific CIP code with your DSO before applying, since the designation determines whether you're eligible for the 24-month STEM OPT extension.
Target hospital systems and reference labs first
Large hospital networks and independent reference laboratories hire medical technologists at scale and are more likely to have established OPT and H-1B visa sponsorship processes than small private clinics, which often lack the HR infrastructure to support international candidates.
Prioritize ASCP or AMT certification before you apply
Most employers require ASCP Board of Certification or AMT credentials. Earning your certification while on post-completion OPT strengthens your application significantly and signals readiness to work immediately, reducing the employer's hesitation about your visa timeline.
Address your OPT timeline upfront in interviews
Be transparent about your OPT end date and STEM extension eligibility early in the hiring process. Employers unfamiliar with OPT often assume the authorization period is shorter than it is, so explaining the 12-plus-24-month structure removes a common barrier to moving forward.
Focus your search on states with high lab employment density
States like California, Texas, New York, and Florida employ the largest numbers of medical technologists. Concentrating your search in these markets improves your odds of finding employers with prior experience sponsoring international candidates in clinical laboratory roles.
Use your clinical rotations as a direct hiring pipeline
Many medical technologists receive job offers from the hospitals or labs where they completed clinical training. If your rotation site had a positive experience working with you, they already understand your qualifications and are a more likely sponsoring employer than a cold application.
Medical Technologist OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Medical Technologist role qualify for STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not your job title. If your degree in medical laboratory science, clinical laboratory science, or a closely related field appears on the STEM Designated Degree Program list and your job involves direct application of that STEM knowledge, you should qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Confirm your CIP code with your DSO before applying.
Do Medical Technologist jobs typically lead to H-1B sponsorship?
Medical technologist roles generally qualify as H-1B specialty occupations because the position typically requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as medical laboratory science. Large hospital systems and national reference labs are the most likely sponsors. Smaller outpatient clinics and private practices often lack H-1B sponsorship experience, so targeting larger employers improves your odds.
Where can I find Medical Technologist jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters jobs by sponsorship willingness, so you can browse medical technologist openings from employers already familiar with OPT work authorization. This saves time compared to applying broadly and then discovering an employer won't work with international candidates.
Is ASCP certification required to work as a Medical Technologist on OPT?
Most hospital and reference lab employers require or strongly prefer ASCP Board of Certification credentials before extending an offer. Some states also require licensure as a condition of employment, separate from ASCP certification. Completing your certification before your OPT start date removes a common obstacle and makes you immediately eligible to work in most states.
Can I work at multiple labs part-time on OPT as a Medical Technologist?
Yes, OPT allows multiple concurrent employers as long as each position is directly related to your degree and you work at least 20 hours per week in total across all positions. Each employer must be in the clinical laboratory or related field. Your DSO does not need to approve each employer, but your employment must remain in your authorized field of study.