Medical Laboratory Technician

2 weeks ago

Humble, United States Quality Talent Group Full time

At Houston Methodist the Medical LaboratoryTechnician position is responsible for performing both routine andcomplex analyses which necessitates knowledge of laboratorytechniques principles and equipment and their interrelationship.This position exercises good judgment by using critical thinkingskills and deals with issue resolution concerning the daytodaytechnical operation of the laboratory. The Medical LaboratoryTechnician also ensures that specimens are accessioned andprocessed expeditiously in order to deliver quality laboratoryresults in an effective and costefficientmanner.

PEOPLEESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Promotesa positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic teamfocused work unit that actively helps one another to achieveoptimal department results. Collaborates with all members of thepatient care team by actively communicating and reporting pertinentpatient care information and data in a comprehensivemanner.
  • Teaches studentsnew employees and others as assigned byManager.
  • Participates inlaboratory and organization wideinitiatives.

SERVICEESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Performsqualitative and quantitative tests and examination using variousanalyzers and/or manualmethods.
  • Organizesworkload and sets priorities. Utilizes all available work time byassisting others and performing additionaltasks.
  • Meets turnaroundtime expectations as defined bymanagement.

QUALITY/SAFETYESSENTIALFUNCTIONS
  • Demonstrates thesix elements of competency for test systems used to generatepatient test results in all areas assigned towork.
  • Recognizesinvestigates and helps resolve test discrepancies. When problemsarise takes appropriate action to investigate and address andnotifies management and the medical director forfollowup.
  • Performsinstrument calibrations validations quality control testingmaintenance and functionchecks.

FINANCE ESSENTIALFUNCTIONS
  • Adjusts workschedule to accommodate departmental/organizational needs.Appropriately utilizes the time recordingsystem.
  • Uses resourcesefficiently; does not waste supplies. Restocks section inventorylevels asneeded.

GROWTH/INNOVATIONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Seeksopportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies witha focus on continualdevelopment.
  • Reviews andutilizes Standard Operating Procedure and offers suggestions forimprovement.

This job description isnot intended to be allinclusive; the employee will also performother reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. HoustonMethodist reserves the right to revise job duties andresponsibilities as the need arises.EDUCATION
  • Graduateof education program approved by the credentialing body for therequired credential(s) indicated below in the CertificationsLicenses and Registrationssection

WORKEXPERIENCE
  • One year of workor training experience in a hospital laboratorypreferred
LICENSES ANDCERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED
  • CLACertified Laboratory Assistant (ASCP) within 1 yearOR
  • MLT(ASCP) MedicalLaboratory Technician (ASCP) within 1 yearOR
  • MLT Medical LaboratoryTechnician (AMT) within 1 year
KNOWLEDGE SKILLSAND ABILITIES
  • Demonstratesthe skills and competencies necessary to safely perform theassigned job determined through ongoing skills competencyassessments and performanceevaluations
  • Sufficientproficiency in speaking reading and writing the English languagenecessary to perform the essential functions of this job especiallywith regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety orsecurity
  • Ability toeffectively communicate with patients physicians family members andcoworkers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus andapplication of positive languageprinciples
  • Adapts tomultiple ongoing priorities including organizing heavy workflowwith minimalsupervision
  • Strongattention to detail and ability to achieve and maintainaccuracy
  • Demonstratesindependent judgment and discretion to recognize problems identifycauses and take correctiveaction
  • Possesses basiccomputer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems to includeHospital/Laboratory Information Systems and Office software tomaintain patient and testing records and other relateddocuments
  • Demonstrates theability to work independently with little or no directsupervision
  • Ability torecognize changes that are critical to patientcare

SUPPLEMENTALREQUIREMENTS

WORKATTIRE

  • UniformNo
  • Scrubs Yes
  • Businessprofessional Yes
  • Other (department approved)No

ONCALL*
*Notethat employees may be required to be oncall during emergencies (ie.DIsaster Severe Weather Events etc) regardless of selectionbelow.

  • On Call*Yes

TRAVEL**
**Travelspecifications may vary bydepartment**

  • May requiretravel within the Houston Metropolitan areaYes
  • May require travel outside HoustonMetropolitan areaYes

CompanyProfile:

Houston Methodist CypressHospital scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2025 will beHouston Methodists ninth hospital and will incorporate the mostadvanced technology available from the day the doors open. With 100beds (at our opening; licensed for 276) and a prime location in theheart of the rapidly growing U.S. 290 corridor the hospital will beequipped with technologically advanced innovations implementedduring COVID many of them designed to make patient communicationwith physicians staff and families the very best and most effectivein any health care facility. Even though the hospital wont be fullyoperational until 2025 we have several services and specialtiesopening in 2024.

Houston Methodist is an equalopportunity employer inclusive of women minorities disabled personsand veterans.

Equal EmploymentOpportunity

Houston Methodist isan Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal employmentopportunity is a sound and just concept to which Houston Methodistis firmly bound. Houston Methodist will not engage indiscrimination against or harassment of any person employed orseeking employment with Houston Methodist on the basis of racecolor religion sex sexual orientation gender identity nationalorigin age disability status as a protected veteran or othercharacteristics protected by law. VEVRAA Federal Contractorpriority referral Protected Veteransrequested.

Remote Work :

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