Medical Laboratory Scientist at the Houston Methodist Magnolia Emergency Care Center - PRN

About the role

This is a PRN position working evening shift hours at the Houston Methodist Magnolia Emergency Care Center.

Responsibilities

• Perform both routine and complex analyses using laboratory techniques, principles, and equipment
• Exercise good judgment by using critical thinking skills
• Deal with issue resolution concerning the day-to-day technical operation of the laboratory
• Ensure specimens are accessioned and processed expeditiously
• Deliver quality laboratory results in an effective and cost-efficient manner

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree
• Experience: One year of work or training experience in a hospital laboratory preferred; Prior experience working independently as a generalist in a stand-alone emergency center is highly desired
• Licenses and Certifications: Required; Must 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); HLA only – One of the following is required: Medical Technologist, MT(ASCP) or Medical Laboratory Scientist, MLS(ASCP) certification; Certified by American Board of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ABHI); Microbiology only – One of the following is required: Medical Technologist, MT(ASCP) or Medical Laboratory Scientist, MLS(ASCP) certification; Microbiology, M(ASCP) certification; Clinical microbiology registry from American Society for Microbiology, RM(AAM)

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job
• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language
• Effective communication with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers
• 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
• Works independently with little or no direct supervision

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; Restocks 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 Procedure 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