At Houston Methodist the Medical LaboratoryScientist position is responsible for performing both routine andcomplex analyses which necessitates knowledge of laboratorytechniques principles and equipment and their interrelationship.
This position exercises good judgment by using critical thinkingskills and deals with issue resolution concerning the daytodaytechnical operation of the laboratory.
The Medical LaboratoryScientist also ensures that specimens are accessioned and processedexpeditiously in order to deliver quality laboratory results in aneffective and costefficientmanner.
PEOPLE ESSENTIALFUNCTIONS
Promotes apositive work environment and contributes to a dynamic team focusedwork unit that actively helps one another to achieve optimaldepartment results.
Collaborates with all members of the patientcare team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patientcare information and data in a comprehensivemanner.
- Teaches studentsnew employees and others as assigned byManager.
- Participates inlaboratory and organization wideinitiatives.
SERVICEESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Performsqualitative and quantitative tests and examination using variousanalyzers and / or manualmethods.
- Organizesworkload and sets priorities. Utilizes all available work time byassisting others and performing additionaltasks.
- Meets turnaroundtime expectations as defined bymanagement
QUALITY / SAFETYESSENTIALFUNCTIONS
- Demonstrates thesix elements of competency for test systems used to generatepatient test results in all areas assigned towork.
- Recognizesinvestigates and helps resolve test discrepancies. When problemsarise takes appropriate action to investigate and address andnotifies management and the medical director forfollowup.
- Performsinstrument calibrations validations quality control testingmaintenance and functionchecks.
FINANCE ESSENTIALFUNCTIONS
- Adjusts workschedule to accommodate departmental / organizational needs.Appropriately utilizes the time recordingsystem.
- Uses resourcesefficiently; does not waste supplies. Restocks section inventorylevels asneeded
GROWTH / INNOVATIONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Seeksopportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies witha focus on continualdevelopment.
- Reviews andutilizes Standard Operating Procedure and offers suggestions forimprovement
This job description isnot intended to be allinclusive; the employee will also performother reasonably related business / job duties as assigned.
HoustonMethodist reserves the right to revise job duties andresponsibilities as the needarises.
EDUCATION
Bachelorsdegree
WORKEXPERIENCE
One year of workor training experience in a hospital laboratorypreferred
LICENSES ANDCERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED
- Mustmeet certification eligibility upon entry into this role and haveone of the following required certifications within 18 months :
- Preferred Certified as a MedicalTechnologist Clinical Laboratory Scientist Medical LaboratoryScientist or categorical certification by Board of Certification(ASCP)
- Certified as a MedicalTechnologist by American Medical Technologists (AMT)
- Certified as a Clinical LaboratoryScientist by National Credentialing Agency for Laboratory Personnel(NCA)
- HLA only One of thefollowing is required :
Medical TechnologistMT(ASCP) or Medical Laboratory Scientist MLS(ASCP) certification
Certified by American Board ofHistocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ABHI)
Microbiology only One of the following is required :
Medical Technologist MT(ASCP) or MedicalLaboratory Scientist MLS(ASCP) certification
Microbiology M(ASCP) certification
Clinicalmicrobiology registry from American Society for MicrobiologyRM(AAM)
KNOWLEDGESKILLS ANDABILITIES
- Demonstrates theskills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assignedjob determined through ongoing skills competency assessments andperformanceevaluations
- Sufficientproficiency in speaking reading and writing the English languagenecessary to perform the essential functions of this job especiallywith regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety orsecurity
- Ability toeffectively communicate with patients physicians family members andcoworkers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus andapplication of positive languageprinciples
- Adapts tomultiple ongoing priorities including organizing heavy workflowwith minimalsupervision
- Strongattention to detail and ability to achieve and maintainaccuracy
- Demonstratesindependent judgment and discretion to recognize problems identifycauses and take correctiveaction
- Possesses basiccomputer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems to includeHospital / Laboratory Information Systems and Office software tomaintain patient and testing records and other relateddocuments
- Demonstrates theability to work independently with little or no directsupervision
- Ability torecognize changes that are critical to patientcare
SUPPLEMENTALREQUIREMENTS
WORKATTIRE
- UniformNo
- Scrubs Yes
- Businessprofessional Yes
- Other (department approved)No
ONCALL*
- Notethat employees may be required to be oncall during emergencies (ie.DIsaster Severe Weather Events etc) regardless of selectionbelow.
- On Call*Yes
TRAVEL
Travelspecifications may vary bydepartment
- May requiretravel within the Houston Metropolitan areaYes
- May require travel outside HoustonMetropolitan areaYes
CompanyProfile :
Houston MethodistHospital is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the No. 1hospital in Texas and one of Americas Best Hospitals.
As afullservice acutecare hospital located in the Texas Medical Centerand the flagship hospital of Houston Methodist it has evolved intoone of the nations largest nonprofit teaching hospitals and aleader in innovative medical research with a comprehensiveresidency program.
Two of Houston Methodists primary academicaffiliates are among the nations leading health care organizations : Weill Cornell Medicine and New YorkPresbyterian Hospital.
HoustonMethodist also has affiliations with Texas A&M University andthe University of Houston. With 948 operating beds 85 operatingrooms and more than 8400 employees Houston Methodist Hospitaloffers unparalleled care for thousands of patients from around theworld.
Houston Methodist is an Equal OpportunityEmployer.
Equal employment opportunity is a soundand just concept to which Houston Methodist is firmly bound.Houston Methodist will not engage in discrimination against orharassment of any person employed or seeking employment withHouston Methodist on the basis of race color religion sex sexualorientation gender identity national origin age disability statusas a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.
VEVRAA Federal Contractor priority referral Protected Veteransrequested.
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