Medical Technologist – Night Shift (Ben Taub Hospital)

About the Position

Harris Health System is seeking a Medical Technologist to join the night shift team at Ben Taub Hospital. In this role, you will perform a variety of routine and specialized diagnostic procedures on clinical specimens to support the diagnosis and treatment of diseases.

Responsibilities

• Conducting high-complexity testing
• Validating and reporting results
• Maintaining quality control
• Ensuring proper maintenance of laboratory equipment
• Managing inventory of reagents and supplies
• Participating in continuing education to stay current with best practices

About Harris Health System

Harris Health System is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, focusing on low-income, uninsured, and underinsured populations through acute care, primary care, wellness, disease management, and population health services.

Its flagship hospitals — Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) — anchor a network of 39 clinics, health centers, and specialty locations, including telemedicine services. Harris Health is nationally recognized for Magnet® nursing excellence, NCQA patient-centered care, and strong academic partnerships with institutions such as Baylor College of Medicine, UTHealth, MD Anderson Cancer Center, and the University of Houston.

Requirements

• Education:- Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology or related science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics)
• OR completion of a Medical Technology Training Program
• OR Associate Degree in Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Science with ASCP Certification (MT)
• Certification:- Certification by approved agencies (ASCP, NCA, AMT) preferred
• Communication Skills:- Above Average Verbal (heavy public contact)
• Strong written communication (correspondence and reports)
• Technical Skills:- Proficiency in PC, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access
• Knowledge/Skills:- Analytical skills, Medical terminology, Research and statistical knowledge
• Equipment Knowledge:- Experience with PCs, printers, and scanners
• Other Requirements:- Ability to travel between Harris Health facilities