Med Laboratory Technician -FT/Nights/Microbiology/Med Center

Houston Methodist-posted 2 months ago
Full-time
Houston, TX
5,001-10,000 employees
Hospitals
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At Houston Methodist, the Medical Laboratory Technician position is responsible for performing both routine and complex analyses, which necessitates knowledge of laboratory techniques, principles, and equipment and their interrelationship. This position exercises good judgment by using critical thinking skills and deals with issue resolution concerning the day-to-day technical operation of the laboratory. The Medical Laboratory Technician also ensures that specimens are accessioned and processed expeditiously in order to deliver quality laboratory results in an effective and cost-efficient manner.

  • Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic, team focused work unit that actively helps one another to achieve optimal department results.
  • Collaborates with all members of the patient care team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information and data in a comprehensive manner.
  • Teaches students, new employees and others as assigned by Manager.
  • Participates in laboratory and organization wide initiatives.
  • Performs qualitative and quantitative tests and examination using various analyzers and/or manual methods.
  • Organizes workload and sets priorities.
  • Utilizes all available work time by assisting others and performing additional tasks.
  • Meets turnaround time expectations as defined by management.
  • Demonstrates the six elements of competency for test systems used to generate patient test results in all areas assigned to work.
  • Recognizes, investigates and helps resolve test discrepancies.
  • Performs instrument calibrations, validations, quality control testing, maintenance, and function checks.
  • Adjusts work schedule to accommodate departmental/organizational needs.
  • Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies.
  • Seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual development.
  • Reviews and utilizes Standard Operating Procedure and offers suggestions for improvement.
  • Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s).
  • One year of work or training experience in a hospital laboratory preferred.
  • Must have one of the following within one year of hire/transfer into this role: MLT - Medical Laboratory Technician (ASCP), CLA - Certified Laboratory Assistant (ASCP), MLT - Medical Laboratory Technician (AMT).
  • Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job.
  • Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language.
  • Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers.
  • 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.
  • 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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