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The Medical Laboratory Scientist position at Houston Methodist is a critical role that requires a strong foundation in laboratory techniques, principles, and equipment. As a key member of the laboratory team, you will be responsible for performing routine and complex analyses, exercising good judgment, and using critical thinking skills to resolve technical issues. Your expertise will ensure that specimens are accessioned and processed efficiently, delivering high-quality laboratory results in a timely and cost-effective manner.
Key Responsibilities- Promote a positive work environment and contribute to a dynamic, team-focused work unit that actively helps one another to achieve optimal department results.
- Collaborate with all members of the patient care team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information and data in a comprehensive manner.
- Teach students, new employees, and others as assigned by Manager.
- Participate in laboratory and organization-wide initiatives.
- Perform qualitative and quantitative tests and examinations using various analyzers and/or manual methods.
- Organize workload and set priorities. Utilize all available work time by assisting others and performing additional tasks.
- Meet turnaround time expectations as defined by management.
- Demonstrate the six elements of competency for test systems used to generate patient test results in all areas assigned to work.
- Recognize, investigate, and help resolve test discrepancies. When problems arise, take appropriate action to investigate and address and notify management and the medical director for follow-up.
- Perform instrument calibrations, validations, quality control testing, maintenance, and function checks.
- Adjust work schedule to accommodate departmental/organizational needs. Appropriately utilize the time recording system.
- Use resources efficiently; do not waste supplies. Restock section inventory levels as needed.
- Seek opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual development.
- Review and utilize Standard Operating Procedure and offer suggestions for improvement.
- Bachelor's degree.
- One year of work or training experience in a hospital laboratory preferred.
- Must meet certification eligibility upon entry into this role and have one of the following required certifications within 18 months:
- Preferred - Certified as a Medical Technologist, Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Laboratory Scientist, or categorical certification by Board of Certification (ASCP).
- Certified as a Medical Technologist by American Medical Technologists (AMT).
- Certified as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist by National Credentialing Agency for Laboratory Personnel (NCA).
- HLA only - One of the following is required:
- Medical Technologist, MT(ASCP) or Medical Laboratory Scientist, MLS(ASCP) certification.
- Certified by American Board of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ABHI).
- Microbiology only - One of the following is required:
- Medical Technologist, MT(ASCP) or Medical Laboratory Scientist, MLS(ASCP) certification.
- Microbiology, M(ASCP) certification.
- Clinical microbiology registry from American Society for Microbiology, RM(AAM).
- Demonstrate the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations.
- Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security.
- Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members, and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles.
- Adapts to multiple ongoing priorities including organizing heavy workflow with minimal supervision.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to achieve and maintain accuracy.
- Demonstrates independent judgment and discretion to recognize problems, identify causes, and take corrective action.
- Possesses basic computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems to include, Hospital/Laboratory Information Systems and Office software to maintain patient and testing records and other related documents.
- Demonstrates the ability to work independently with little or no direct supervision.
- Ability to recognize changes that are critical to patient care.
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