Lead - Medical Technologist - $26-39 per - Trammells, TX, United States - Memorial Hermann Health System
Description
Memorial Hermann Health System is seeking a Medical Technologist Lead for a job in Houston, Texas.Medical Technologist
~ Discipline:
Allied Health Professional
~ Shift: 8 hours
~ Employment Type:
Staff
At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community.
If you want to advance your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier communities, now and for generations to come, we want you to be a part of our team.
Position is responsible for daily supervision of assigned Laboratory operations including scheduling of staff and processes, ensuring quality, cost efficiencies and patient (customer) satisfaction.; performs certain management functions as directed by the Department Manager or Lab Director.
Represents the Laboratory in the absence of the Manager; Memorial Hermann Southwest Campus seeks a Lead Medical Technologist to join our Molecular Biology team.
Bachelors degree in a Biological Science (Equivalency Required for Foreign Education)Licenses/Certifications:
Medical Technologist (ASCP) or Medical Technologist (AMT), Certified CLS (ASCP or ASCP-International) or Certified MLS (ASCP or ASCP-Internationa)CM
Five (5) years of experience in the high complexity clinical laboratory in the assigned/specified area and demonstrated leadership skills
Oversees, evaluates, performs and documents test results, quality control, maintenance procedures and associated corrective actions according to policy/procedure; evaluates and maintains technical procedures as appropriate to the department/facility; exhibits working knowledge of laboratory information systems.
Supports system and hospital customer service initiatives. Understands the quality process and is able to utilize quality techniques and principles. Has an in depth knowledge of certain technical processes and is used as a resource for performance improvement. May serve on quality teams and system laboratory service technical teams.Serves as a resource to other staff, having advanced levels of knowledge and experience in certain analytical techniques, processes and aspects of the laboratory information system.
Oversees certain laboratory processes.Under the direction of the Departmental Manager or Lab Director, develops and validates certain laboratory tests and assays. Routinely verifies test results, addresses technical problems and acts as a technical resource for other laboratory personnel. May act as the in-charge person on certain shifts and in the absence of the Manager or Lab Director.
Performs duties in a manner to promote quality patient care and customer service/satisfaction, while promoting safety, cost efficiency, and a commitment to the CQI process.
May participate in the interview process and may provide input to the Manager regarding employee performance. Acts as an integral part of the orientation training process, verifying new employee competency in certain areas. Understands, communicates and complies with policies, procedures and initiatives of laboratory services, the hospital and system.Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
serves as preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences.
Memorial Hermann Health System Job ID #10276_ Posted job title:
lead medical technologist, molecular
About Memorial Hermann Health System
A future that's built upon the HEALTH of our community.
This is the driving force for Memorial Hermann, redefining health care for the individuals and many diverse populations we serve.
Our 6,100 affiliated physicians and 29,000 employees practice the highest standards of safe, evidence-based, quality care to provide a personalized and outcome-oriented experience across our more than 270 care delivery sites.
As one of the largest not-for-profit health systems in Southeast Texas, Memorial Hermann has an award-winning and nationally acclaimed Accountable Care Organization, 17* hospitals and numerous specialty programs and services conveniently located throughout the Greater Houston area.
Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center is one of the nation's busiest Level I trauma centers and serves as the primary teaching hospital for McGovern Medical School at UTHealth.
For more than 114 years, our focus has been the best interest of our community, contributing more than $411 million annually through school-based health centers and other community benefit programs.
Now and for generations to come, the health of our community will be at the center of what we do – charting a better future for all.
*Memorial Hermann Health System owns and operates 14 hospitals and has joint ventures with three other hospital facilities, including Memorial Hermann Surgical Hospital First Colony, Memorial Hermann Surgical Hospital Kingwood and Memorial Hermann Rehabilitation Hospital-Katy.Memorial Hermann Health System is a non-profit, values-driven, community-owned health system dedicated to improving health.
To create healthier communities, now and for generations to come.
Community:
We value diversity and inclusion and commit to being the best healthcare provider, employer and partner.
Compassion:
We understand our privileged role in people's lives and care for everyone with kindness and respect.
We conduct ourselves and our business responsibly and prioritize safety, quality and service when making decisions.
We act bravely to innovate and achieve world-class experience and outcomes for patients, consumers, partners and the community.
Dental benefits
~ Employee assistance programs
~403b retirement plan
~ Health Care FSA
~ School loan reimbursement