Memorial Hermann Health System-posted 4 months ago
Full-time
5,001-10,000 employees

Memorial Hermann is excited to announce the upcoming opening of Alvin CCC, a brand-new freestanding Emergency Department in the heart of Alvin. This is a unique opportunity to deliver safe, high-quality, and personalized emergency care in a small community setting--with the full support and clinical resources of the Memorial Hermann system. We are currently seeking a Lead Medical Technologist to join our team! Schedule: 3-12 hour shifts; 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; rotating weekends. 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; delivers certain, appropriate patient care according to the age of the patient/population served.

  • 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.
  • Meets and exceeds competency requirements for all workstations.
  • Writes procedures and exhibits working knowledge of laboratory information systems.
  • Supports system and hospital customer service 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.
  • Understands the quality process and is able to utilize quality techniques and principles.
  • 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.
  • Develops and validates certain laboratory tests and assays under the direction of the Departmental Manager or Lab Director.
  • Routinely verifies test results, addresses technical problems and acts as a technical resource for other laboratory personnel.
  • Interacts with physicians and other departments relating to technical/process issues.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Trains employees on new procedures and techniques.
  • 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.
  • Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education, skills competency.
  • Models Memorial Hermann’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
  • Bachelor's degree in a Biological Science (equivalency required for foreign education).
  • Medical Technologist (ASCP) or Medical Technologist (AMT), Certified CLS (ASCP or ASCP-International) or Certified MLS (ASCP or ASCP-International) CM.
  • Five (5) years of experience in the high complexity clinical laboratory in the assigned/specified area.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills.
  • Completed competency in assigned area within one (1) year of accepting this position.
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