Medical Laboratory Scientist

Qualifications

• Education
• Experience
• Licenses and Certifications

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.

Ability to recognize changes that are critical to patient care.

Essential Functions

• People Essential Functions
• Service Essential Functions
• Quality/Safety Essential Functions
• Finance Essential Functions
• Growth/Innovation Essential Functions

Supplemental Requirements

• Work Attire
• On Call
• May Require Travel

About the Role

Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital brings the expertise and latest technology of Houston Methodist to Baytown and surrounding counties. The skilled and compassionate physicians, nurses and staff provide unsurpassed medical care in a close-to-home, state-of-the-art facility. Houston Methodist Baytown is committed to meeting the needs of its growing community through the ongoing facilities master plan expansion project, which includes a new, expanded emergency department, a five-story patient tower, outpatient center, renovated Cancer Center, neonatal intensive care unit and the addition of technologically advanced operating rooms.

Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.