Medical Laboratory Assistant II - Nights

The Medical Laboratory Assistant II hasresponsibility for the processing organizing labeling andtransporting of specimens for laboratory testing.

As an experiencedand fully competent laboratory assistant performs advancedfunctions such as phlebotomy and / or sectionspecific specialty tasksand serves as a role model and preceptor for other staff.

Dutiesinclude the input and extraction of data from the LaboratoryInformation System as well as clerical tasks such as answeringphones and filing documents.

PEOPLEESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Promotesa positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic teamfocused work unit that actively helps one other 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.

Serves as apreceptor to less experienced and / or new staff and students byutilizing skills and knowledge to help train and educateothers.

SERVICE ESSENTIALFUNCTIONS

• Prepares specimensfor courier pick up and delivery to referral lab as necessary.Communicates with other laboratory personnel when specimens need tobe transported to otherareas.
• Performs variousLaboratory Information System functions. Files requisitions reportsand other pathology materials appropriately.

Answers the telephoneand refers requests for the delivery of results to physicianofficesappropriately.

• Independentlyhandles resolution of complex problems and issues and notifiesmanagement of issue and resolution. Serves as escalation supportfor less experiencedstaff.
• Organizes workloadsets priorities and troubleshoots workflow issues. Utilizes allavailable work time by assisting others and performing additionaltasks.

QUALITY / SAFETYESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Receivestriages orders labels and transports specimens for laboratorytesting. Processes specimens aliquots and / or slides / blocksaccording to procedure for samples tested in the laboratory as wellas samples forwarded to referral laboratories.

Handles STAT samplesexpeditiously. Assists pathologist and / or other laboratorypersonnel with specimen grossing asneeded.

• Recognizesproblems (such as mislabels incorrect tube type etc.) identifiescauses and takes corrective action to solve basicproblems.
• Operatesautomated instrumentation as applicable at entity following allsafety measures. Performs and documents any processing equipmentmaintenance.
• Performs oneor more of the following advanced functions :
• PreAnalytic : In an outpatient and inpatient setting performsphlebotomy and other specialized specimen collection procedures forpatients;

maintains competency of techniques and principlesrequired to perform quality phlebotomy services

Specialty Areas (i.e. Anatomical Pathology Microbiology Molecularetc.) : Performs advanced functions such as assisting with frozensections special stain procedures cytology processing fine needleaspirations (FNAs) and other section specific specialty tasks asper sectionscope.

Maintains a safeenvironment within the Laboratory following all policies andprocedures for safety hazardous materials security and emergencypreparedness.

FINANCEESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Adjustswork schedule to accommodate departmental / organizational needs.Appropriately utilizes the time recordingsystem.
• Uses departmentresources / equipment / supplies properly andefficiently.

GROWTH / INNOVATIONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Guides and mentorssection employees and students to help build confidence in skillsknowledge andabilities.
• Participates indepartmental projects activities and seeks continuing educationopportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies witha focus on continualdevelopment.

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 need arises.

EDUCATION

HighSchool diploma or equivalent education (examples include : GEDverification of homeschool equivalency partial or full completionof postsecondary educationetc.)

WORKEXPERIENCE

Minimum of 3years of related experiencerequired

LICENSES ANDCERTIFICATIONSREQUIRED

N / A

LICENSESAND CERTIFICATIONSPREFERRED

Relevantcertification (e.g. phlebotomy medical laboratory assistant)

KNOWLEDGE SKILLSAND ABILITIES

• Demonstratesthe skills and competencies necessary to safely perform theassigned job determined through ongoing evaluations consisting ofone or more of the following : skills competency assessments and / orperformancereviews
• Exhibits stronginterpersonal and team player skills with all levels of thehealthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer serviceto all patients visitors physicians andcoworkers
• Strongorganizational skills to handle a heavy workload and maintainaccuracy
• Demonstrates aworking knowledge of specimen requirements for testing processingand proper wastedisposing
• Possesses basiccomputer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems to includeHospital / Laboratory Information Systems and Office software tomaintain patient and testing records and other relateddocuments
• Independentlyadapts to multiple ongoing priorities including organizing workflow
• Demonstratesindependent judgment and discretion to recognize problems identifycauses and take correctiveaction
• Strong trainingleadership and mentoringskills
• 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

SUPPLEMENTALREQUIREMENTS

WORKATTIRE

• Uniform
• Scrubs
• Businessprofessional
• Other (department approved)

ONCALL*

• Notethat employees may be required to be oncall during emergencies (ie.DIsaster Severe Weather Events etc) regardless of selectionbelow.
• On Call*

TRAVEL

Travelspecifications may vary bydepartment

• May requiretravel within the Houston Metropolitan area
• May require travel outside HoustonMetropolitan area

CompanyProfile :

Houston Methodist CypressHospital scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2025 will beHouston Methodists ninth hospital and will incorporate the mostadvanced technology available from the day the doors open.

With 100beds (at our opening; licensed for 276) and a prime location in theheart of the rapidly growing U.S. 290 corridor the hospital will beequipped with technologically advanced innovations implementedduring COVID many of them designed to make patient communicationwith physicians staff and families the very best and most effectivein any health care facility.

Even though the hospital wont be fullyoperational until 2025 we have several services and specialtiesopening in 2024.

Houston Methodist is an equalopportunity employer inclusive of women minorities disabled personsand veterans.

Equal EmploymentOpportunity

Houston Methodist isan Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal employmentopportunity is a sound and just concept to which Houston Methodistis firmly bound. Houston Methodist will not engage indiscrimination against or harassment of any person employed orseeking employment with Houston Methodist on the basis of racecolor religion sex sexual orientation gender identity nationalorigin age disability status as a protected veteran or othercharacteristics protected by law.

VEVRAA Federal Contractorpriority referral Protected Veteransrequested.

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