Medical Laboratory Technician

About the role

The Medical Laboratory Technician position at Houston Methodist is responsible for performing both routine and complex analyses, utilizing knowledge of laboratory techniques, principles, and equipment. This role requires good judgment and the ability to handle issue resolution concerning the day-to-day technical operations of the laboratory.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Maintains accurate and timely specimen processing to meet turnaround time expectations.
• Ensures specimens are accessioned and processed expeditiously to deliver quality laboratory results.
• Participates in laboratory and organization-wide initiatives.
• Recognizes, investigates, and helps resolve test discrepancies, taking appropriate action to address issues and notify management and the medical director.
• Performs instrument calibrations, validations, quality control testing, maintenance, and function checks.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below in the Certifications, Licenses and Registrations section.
• One year of work or training experience in a hospital laboratory preferred.
• Must have one of the following within one year of hire/transfer into this role: MLT – Medical Laboratory Technician (ASCP), CLA – Certified Laboratory Assistant (ASCP), MLT – Medical Laboratory Technician (AMT).

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going 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.

Benefits

No specific benefits are mentioned in the job posting.

Pay

No specific pay details are mentioned in the job posting.

Schedule

The job shift is Evening.

Company Profile

Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital opened in June 2017. This 725,000-square-foot, full-service, acute-care hospital offers many of the same services as our flagship hospital in the Texas Medical Center. The hospital is located at the intersection of Interstate 45 and Texas State Highway 242 and includes medical office buildings, a Breast Care Center, Cancer Center, infusion center, heart and vascular services, neurology, orthopedics and sports medicine, rehabilitation services, wellness services, an outpatient laboratory, and several other multispecialty physician practices. In January 2022, Houston Methodist The Woodlands opened Healing Tower — a $250 million expansion project that added 106 beds, focused on medical-surgical and women’s services, and provided nine operating rooms. The project also included the expansion of the endoscopy center, emergency department, and diagnostic imaging department with an enhanced neurodiagnostic and interventional center.

Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.