Medical Lab Technician - Houston - Memorial Hermann Health System

Description

Memorial Hermann Health System is seeking a Medical Lab Technician for a job in Houston, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Medical Lab Technician
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Duration: Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 6 hours, days
• 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. When we say every member of our community, that includes our employees. We know that when our employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they are inspired to create moments that exceed expectations, while prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization and efficiency. 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.

Job Summary

Memorial Hermann TMC seeks a Medical Technologist or MLT to join our team on Evenings.

Schedule is: 2:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. with rotating weekends (Sat & Sun). May also consider a 4-10 schedule.

ASCP or AMT certification required or eligible to sit for exam within 12 months.

Position responsible for performing and overseeing various laboratory tests/procedures as assigned.

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications

Education:  

• Associates Degree in Medical Technology (Equivalency Required for Foreign Education) or Laboratory Science and documentation of clinical laboratory training, or

• Experience in high-complexity testing

Licenses/Certifications: Medical Lab Technician (ASCP or ASCP-International) or Medical Lab Technician (AMT) or eligible for certification and pass within one (1) year of employment

Principal Accountabilities

• Performs and documents test results, quality control, maintenance procedures and associated corrective actions according to policy/procedure.

• Manages/performs other aspects of daily lab operations including collections, sample processing, result reporting/distribution, personnel direction (as appropriate), and clerical duties as required to maintain efficient work flow, at a competent level and according to the age/needs of the patient/population served, communicating special circumstances to appropriate personnel.

• Interacts with hospital personnel, volunteers, physicians and patients as to specimens and orders coming into the Laboratory and/or reporting results out according to the policies and procedures of the Laboratory Services and with sensitivity to customer needs.

• Complies with policies, procedures, and initiatives of laboratory services, the hospital, and system; understands, communicates and complies with standards and conditions set forth by various governmental and accrediting agencies including TJC, FDA, CAP, AABB, CMS, HCFA and CLIA.

• Performs duties in a manner to promote quality patient care and customer service/satisfaction, while promoting safety, cost efficiency, and a commitment to the PI process.

• Ensures safe care to patients. Adheres to policies, procedures, and standards, within budgetary specifications, including time management, productivity, and accuracy of practice; initiates/oversees inventory checks, supply management, productivity, and accuracy of practice.

• Gains/maintains functional knowledge of system computers as required by job assignment.

• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor, and resource to others.

• Supports system and hospital customer service and quality initiatives. Recognizes customer satisfaction issues and responds appropriately. Builds and maintains effective relationships with other employees. Develops an effective working relationship with all customers, solicits input, and works with customers to implement mutually satisfying corrective actions.

• May take part in the interview process of job applicants.

• 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.

• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; 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. Models Memorial Hermann's service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.

• Other duties as assigned.

Memorial Hermann Health System Job ID # Posted job title: medical technologist or mlt, gen lab, evenings

About Memorial Hermann Health System

Company Overview:

Charting a better future. 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 6,600+ affiliated physicians and 33,000+ 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.

Our Mission

Memorial Hermann Health System is a non-profit, values-driven, community-owned health system dedicated to improving health.

Our Vision

To create healthier communities, now and for generations to come.

Our Values

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.

Credibility: We conduct ourselves and our business responsibly and prioritize safety, quality and service when making decisions.

Courage: We act bravely to innovate and achieve world-class experience and outcomes for patients, consumers, partners and the community.

Benefits

• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Employee assistance programs
• 403b retirement plan
• Health Care FSA
• Dependent Care FSA
• School loan reimbursement