Medical Laboratory Technician

Job Summary

The Medical Laboratory Technician/ Medical Technologist/ Histology Student is responsible for prompt and accurate performance of routine, complex and specialized clinical laboratory procedures as assigned by the Laboratory Supervisor. The Medical Laboratory Technician Student demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care to patients including neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients.

What you will do in this role

• Performs assigned diagnostic test procedures accurately in accordance with the written policies and procedures.
• Adheres to quality control protocols.
• Performs and documents proscribed maintenance procedures as instructed.
• Recognizes errors and reports them to a technologist.
• Reports work accurately, legibly and in accordance with the criteria for abnormal and critical values.
• Works efficiently and responds to stats and other priority tests to provide optimum patient care.
• Interacts professionally with Laboratory personnel and with other Hospital departments.
• Affords assistance with evaluation of equipment and procedures.
• May be assigned to other tasks and/or required to vary schedule to meet the needs of the laboratory and the patients.
• Complies with universal precautions and adheres to safety standards and practices.
• Uses the Laboratory Computer System and is assigned to the security level appropriate to the job.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology/Clinical Laboratory Technology (MLT/CLT) from an accredited institution. Or be qualified under CLIA guidelines for MLT/CLT.
• MLT (ASCP) or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of Blood Bank clinical experience.
• Must meet competency expectations to independently cover Blood Bank.
• Must have a documented Blood Bank clinical rotation.

About the Role

We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply!

Benefits

HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts.
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships.
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence).
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Company Information

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.