Medical Laboratory Scientist - Days
Company: Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital
Location: Sugar Land
Posted on: September 26, 2024
Job Description:
At Houston Methodist, the Medical Laboratory Scientist position
is responsible for performing both routine and complex analyses,
which necessitates knowledge of laboratory techniques, principles,
and equipment and their interrelationship. This position exercises
good judgment by using critical thinking skills and deals with
issue resolution concerning the day-to-day technical operation of
the laboratory. The Medical Laboratory Scientist also ensures that
specimens are accessioned and processed expeditiously in order to
deliver quality laboratory results in an effective and
cost-efficient manner.
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a
dynamic, team focused work unit that actively helps one another to
achieve optimal department results. Collaborates with all members
of the patient care team by actively communicating and reporting
pertinent patient care information and data in a comprehensive
manner.
- Teaches students, new employees and others as assigned by
Manager.
- Participates in laboratory and organization wide
initiatives.
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Performs qualitative and quantitative tests and examination
using various analyzers and/or manual methods.
- Organizes workload and sets priorities. Utilizes all available
work time by assisting others and performing additional tasks.
- Meets turnaround time expectations as defined by management
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Demonstrates the six elements of competency for test systems
used to generate patient test results in all areas assigned to
work.
- Recognizes, investigates and helps resolve test discrepancies.
When problems arise, takes appropriate action to investigate and
address and notifies management and the medical director for
follow-up.
- Performs instrument calibrations, validations, quality control
testing, maintenance, and function checks.
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Adjusts work schedule to accommodate
departmental/organizational needs. Appropriately utilizes the time
recording system.
- Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies. Restocks
section inventory levels as needed
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline
competencies with a focus on continual development.
- Reviews and utilizes Standard Operating Procedure and offers
suggestions for improvement
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the
employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job
duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise
job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
EDUCATION
- Bachelor's degree
WORK EXPERIENCE
- One year of work or training experience in a hospital
laboratory preferred
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED
- Must meet certification eligibility upon entry into this role
and have one of the following required certifications within 18
months:
- • Preferred - Certified as a Medical Technologist, Clinical
Laboratory Scientist, Medical Laboratory Scientist, or categorical
certification by Board of Certification (ASCP)
- • Certified as a Medical Technologist by American Medical
Technologists (AMT)
- • Certified as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist by National
Credentialing Agency for Laboratory Personnel (NCA)
- • HLA only - One of the following is required:
◊ Medical Technologist, MT(ASCP) or Medical Laboratory Scientist,
MLS(ASCP) certification
◊ Certified by American Board of Histocompatibility and
Immunogenetics (ABHI)
- • Microbiology only - One of the following is required:
◊ Medical Technologist, MT(ASCP) or Medical Laboratory Scientist,
MLS(ASCP) certification
◊ Microbiology, M(ASCP) certification
◊ Clinical microbiology registry from American Society for
Microbiology, RM(AAM)
KNOWLEDGE, 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
careSUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
WORK ATTIRE
- Uniform No
- Scrubs Yes
- Business professional Yes
- Other (department approved) NoON-CALL*
*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during
emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless
of selection below.
- On Call* YesTRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**
- May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area
Yes
- May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area YesCompany
Profile:Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital, scheduled to open in
the first quarter of 2025, will be Houston Methodist's ninth
hospital and will incorporate the most advanced technology
available from the day the doors open. With 100 beds (at our
opening; licensed for 276) and a prime location in the heart of the
rapidly growing U.S. 290 corridor, the hospital will be equipped
with technologically advanced innovations implemented during COVID,
many of them designed to make patient communication with
physicians, staff and families the very best and most effective in
any health care facility. Even though the hospital won't be fully
operational until 2025, we have several services and specialties
opening in 2024.Houston Methodist is an equal opportunity employer
inclusive of women, minorities, disabled persons and veterans.Equal
Employment OpportunityHouston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity
Employer.Equal employment opportunity is a sound and just concept
to which Houston Methodist is firmly bound. Houston Methodist will
not engage in discrimination against or harassment of any person
employed or seeking employment with Houston Methodist on the basis
of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or
other characteristics protected by law. VEVRAA Federal Contractor -
priority referral Protected Veterans requested.
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