Job Description

- Requires a variety of lab skills including Chemistry, Hematology, Blood Bank, Microbiology

- Multiple shifts available, but mostly nights (7 on/7 off, 4 x10s, 5 x8s) with every 3rd weekend rotation

Job Responsibilities

- 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, results 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/populations served, communicated 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 the system; understands, communicates and complies with standards and conditions set forth by various governmental and accrediting agencies.

- 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, 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.

- Other duties as assigned.

Education

- Bachelor’s degree in CLinical Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology

Experience

- Three years of Med Tech experience

- Some experience in Clinical Microbiology

- Experience in a hospital setting is preferred 

Licensure/Certification

- Medical Technologist (ASCP) or Medical Technologist (AMT), Certified MLS (ASCP or ASCP-International), Certified CLS (ASCP), Certified MLS (ASCP or ASCP-International)CM or ASCP Certification Eligible