Medical Lab Scientist (PRN)

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree
• Experience: One year of work or training experience in a hospital laboratory preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
• 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 to include, Hospital/Laboratory Information Systems and Office software to maintain patient and testing records and other related documents
• Demonstrates the ability to work independently with little or no direct supervision
• Able to recognize changes that are critical to patient care

Essential Functions

• People Essential Functions: 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.
• Service Essential Functions: Performs qualitative and quantitative tests and examinations 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.
• Quality/Safety Essential Functions: 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. When problems arise, takes appropriate action to investigate and address and notifies management and the medical director for follow-up. Performs instrument calibrations, validations, quality control testing, maintenance, and function checks.
• Finance Essential Functions: Adjusts work schedule to accommodate departmental/organizational needs. Appropriately utilizes the time recording system. Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies. Re-stocks section inventory levels as needed.
• Growth/Innovation Essential Functions: Seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual development. Reviews and utilizes Standard Operating Procedures and offers suggestions for improvement.

Supplemental Requirements

• Work Attire: Uniform: No
  Scrubs: Yes
  Business professional: Yes
  Other (department approved): No
• On Call*: Yes
• Travel**: May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
  May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area Yes

About the Role

Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital, Houston Methodist's eighth hospital, opened in the first quarter of 2025 in a prime location in the heart of the rapidly growing U.S. 290 corridor. It incorporates the most advanced technology available, featuring innovations designed to enhance communication between patients, physicians, staff and families. The facility combines state-of-the-art technology with world-class clinicians, creating an unparalleled experience for patients, employees and physicians.

Company Profile

Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.