Medical Lab Technician or Medical Technologist

Summit Health•Houston, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Village Medical is recruiting a Medical Lab Technician or Medical Technologist to support its patient-centered primary care network. The position verifies patient identification and produces reliable, accurate test results using aseptic technique, universal precautions, and accepted infection-control procedures. The role performs waived and moderately complex laboratory testing under CLIA ’88, including Chemistry, Hematology, and STD testing, and supports quality, equipment operations, inventory, reporting, and communication with Village Medical personnel, physicians, and patients. The position follows laboratory standards and procedures and complies with applicable OSHA, HIPAA, CLIA, and Texas Department of State Health Services regulations. The posting identifies the work location as 4650 Westway Park Blvd, Houston, TX 77041, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 3 p.m. to 12 a.m.; the employee must also be able to work Saturdays. It describes this as a growth position with the possibility of supervisory or lead duties.

Requirements

Associate degree for MLT or bachelor’s degree for MT/MLS.
Ability to work Saturdays.
Ability to work autonomously with limited direction.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and meet established turnaround times in a fast-paced environment.
Intermediate computer, typing, and 10-key skills.
High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to collaborate in a team-based environment and support others.
Compliance with applicable OSHA, HIPAA, CLIA, and Texas Department of State Health Services regulations.

Nice To Haves

United States certification from ASCP, AMT, HHS, or an approved equivalent.
Experience with LIS and EMR.

Responsibilities

Perform waived and moderately complex tests as defined by CLIA ’88 accurately and promptly, including Chemistry, Hematology, and STD testing.
Perform and submit proficiency surveys.
Conduct quality control and quality assessment and carry out associated corrective actions according to policy and procedure.
Maintain analyzers and other laboratory equipment by calibrating, completing preventive maintenance, following manufacturer instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, and arranging repairs.
Maintain laboratory supplies inventory.
Prepare reports of technological findings by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information.
Coordinate with Village Medical personnel, physicians, and patients about laboratory orders and results, including critical values, following policy and procedure and maintaining interdepartmental workflow.
Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following laboratory standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned by practice leaders.