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addressAddressHouston, TX
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Job description

Overview

JOB SUMMARY

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.

Houston Methodist Standard

PATIENT AGE GROUP(S) AND POPULATION(S) SERVEDRefer to departmental "Scope of Service" and "Provision of Care" plans, as applicable, for description of primary age groups and populations served by this job for the respective HM entity.

HOUSTON METHODIST EXPERIENCE EXPECTATIONS

  • Provide personalized care and service by consistently demonstrating our I CARE values:
    • INTEGRITY: We are honest and ethical in all we say and do.
    • COMPASSION: We embrace the whole person including emotional, ethical, physical, and spiritual needs.
    • ACCOUNTABILITY: We hold ourselves accountable for all our actions.
    • RESPECT: We treat every individual as a person of worth, dignity, and value.
    • EXCELLENCE: We strive to be the best at what we do and a model for others to emulate.
  • Focuses on patient/customer safety
  • Delivers personalized service using HM Service Standards
  • Provides for exceptional patient/customer experiences by following our Standards of Practice of always using Positive Language (AIDET, Managing Up, Key Words)
  • Intentionally rounds with patients/customers to ensure their needs are being met
  • Involves patients (customers) in shift/handoff reports byenabling their participation in their plan of care as applicable to the given job
  • Displays cultural humility, diversity, equity and inclusion principles

  • Actively supports the organization vision, fulfills the mission and abides by the I CARE values

Responsibilities

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Job responsibilities labeled EF capture those duties that are essential functions of the job.

 

PEOPLE - 25%

  • 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. (EF)
  • Teaches students, new employees and others as assigned by Manager. (EF)
  •  

    SERVICE - 30%

  • Organizes workload and sets priorities. Utilizes all available work time by assisting others and performing additional tasks. (EF)
  • Meets turnaround time expectations as defined by management. (EF)
  •  

    QUALITY/SAFETY - 35%

  • Demonstrates the six elements of competency for test systems used to generate patient test results in all areas assigned to work. (EF)
  • 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. (EF)
  • Maintains a safe environment within the Laboratory, following all policies and procedures for safety, hazardous materials, security and emergency preparedness. (EF)
  •  

    FINANCE - 5%

  • Adjusts work schedule to accommodate departmental/organizational needs. Appropriately utilizes the time recording system. (EF)
  • Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies. Restocks section inventory levels as needed.
  •  

    GROWTH/INNOVATION - 5%

  • Seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual development.
  •  

    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.

    Qualifications

    EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

    o Bachelor's degree

     

    EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

    o One year of work or training experience in a hospital laboratory preferred

    License/Certification

    CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED

    o Must meet certification eligibility upon entry into this role and have one of the following required certifications within 18 months:

    o Preferred - Certified as a Medical Technologist, Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Laboratory Scientist, or categorical certification by Board of Certification (ASCP)

    o Certified as a Medical Technologist by American Medical Technologists (AMT)

    o Certified as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist by National Credentialing Agency for Laboratory Personnel (NCA)

    o 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)

    o 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)

     

    KSA/ Supplemental Data

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

    o Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations

    o 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

    o 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

    o Adapts to multiple ongoing priorities including organizing heavy work flow with minimal supervision

    o Strong attention to detail and ability to achieve and maintain accuracy

    o Demonstrates independent judgment and discretion to recognize problems, identify causes and take corrective action

    o 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

    o Demonstrates the ability to work independently with little or no direct supervision

     

    SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

     

    Work Attire Yes/No

    Uniform No

    Scrubs Yes

    Business professional Yes

    Other (dept approved) No

     

    On-Call* Yes, as required by entity/department for operational need

     

     

    *Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Event, etc) regardless of selection above.

     

    Travel**

    May require travel within Yes

    Houston Metropolitan area

     

    May require travel outside Yes

    of Houston Metropolitan area

     

    **Travel specifications may vary by department.

    Company Profile

    Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital brings the expertise and compassionate care of Houston Methodist Hospital in The Texas Medical Center - a national Honor Roll hospital - to Bay Area communities. The hospital provides a broad spectrum of adult medical and surgical care, is an accredited chest pain center, and is also acute stroke-ready designated through DNV. Houston Methodist Clear Lake offers many inpatient and outpatient services including 3-D mammography and other state-of-the-art imaging, labor and delivery with a level II neonatal ICU, Cancer Center of Excellence, advanced laparoscopic surgery, comprehensive orthopedics and sports medicine, neurology, urology and otolaryngology.  Also, Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital is honored to be the only hospital in the bay area to have a Grade A rating from Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grading.

    Company Profile

    Shift can be 10a - 10p or 7a - 10p.

    Employment Type: OTHER
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