Medical Laboratory Scientist

About the role

The Medical Laboratory Scientist position at Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital is responsible for performing both routine and complex analyses, utilizing knowledge of laboratory techniques, principles, and equipment. This role requires exercising good judgment and dealing with issue resolution concerning the day-to-day technical operation of the laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Perform qualitative and quantitative tests and examinations using various analyzers and/or manual methods.
• Organize workload and set priorities.
• Utilize all available work time by assisting others and performing additional tasks.
• Maintain turnaround time expectations as defined by management.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience: One year of work or training experience in a hospital laboratory preferred.
• Licenses and Certifications: Required to meet certification eligibility upon entry into this role and have one of the following required certifications within 18 months: Certified as a Medical Technologist, Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Laboratory Scientist, or categorical certification by Board of Certification (ASCP); Certified as a Medical Technologist, Medical Laboratory Scientist or Molecular Diagnostics Technologist by American Medical Technologists (AMT); Certified as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist by National Credentialing Agency for Laboratory Personnel (NCA).

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.
• Effective communication with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to achieve and maintain accuracy.
• Independent judgment and discretion to recognize problems, identify causes and take corrective action.
• 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.
• Ability to work independently with little or no direct supervision.
• Recognizes, investigates and helps resolve test discrepancies.
• Performs instrument calibrations, validations, quality control testing, maintenance, and function checks.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Not specified.

Schedule

Not specified.

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 and/or outside Houston Metropolitan area.