Tech Medical / ASCP / REG / Laboratory / FT (Amarillo)

Responsibilities

Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a 495 bed system serving the city of Amarillo and the surrounding region. We offer the ideal combination of traditional values and the most advanced technologies in healthcare, plus the conveniences of big city living in a friendly, smaller-town atmosphere. From the beauty of Palo Duro Canyon and great recreational facilities, to our quality educational system, Amarillo is a great place to live and work.

A hospital is only as good as its employees. That's why we're looking for professionals who are dedicated and passionate about their work. We're looking for employees who can add to our culture of exemplary patient care and personal excellence. We're looking for exceptional professionals who share our vision and values.

Visit us online at : https : / / www.nwths.com / careers

Position : Tech - Medical (ASCP / REG)

POSITION SUMMARY : Under the general supervision of the Technical Coordinator, the Tech - Medical (ASCP / REG) assumes the responsibility for performing waived and non-waived complexity analysis of patient specimens for diagnostic purposes, and related procedures in the areas of assigned responsibility under the philosophy, policies and procedures established by the hospital and the Department of Laboratory Services. Such responsibilities encompass not only the

internal functioning of the Department, but also the integration of the Department into the overall functioning of Northwest Texas Healthcare System. The Tech - Medical (ASCP / REG) supports an organizational culture of Service Excellence and practices the Service Excellence standards to all customer groups.

Job Duties / Responsibilities :

• Practices the profession of clinical laboratory science in the area(s) of assigned responsibility according to accepted standards of practice as outlined by the College of American Pathologists (CAP), CLIA 88, Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, American Association of Blood Banks (AABB), and other regulatory agencies as appropriate, and according to the approved policies and procedures of the organization, department, and / or the laboratory Medical Director.
• Actively participates in the structure, review and revision of policies and procedures.
• Monitors quality control data and instrument maintenance.
• Participates in and supports a process to measure, assess, and performance improvement in areas of assign responsibility.
• Performs clinical laboratory procedures in any one or combination of specialty areas of the laboratory optimizing the efficiency and quality of pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical laboratory procedures.

Benefit Highlights :

About Universal Health Services

One of the nations largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. UHS was again recognized as one of the Worlds Most Admired Companies by Fortune; listed in Forbes ranking of Americas Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

Qualifications

Education, Training, Experience and Licenses / Registrations Required :

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS :

1. Ability to read, write, and converse in English

2. Ability to follow instructions, reason, and make appropriate judgments

3. Ability to perform computer functions accurately and quickly

4. Ability to perceive pertinent details and objects in pictorial or graphic material

5. Ability to perceive pertinent details from verbal and tabular material

6. Ability to coordinate eyes, hands, and fingers in order to make skillful, accurate, and precise movements

7. Ability to communicate with patients, family, staff, physicians, and others

8. Ability to accurately evaluate and interpret information and make independent decisions

9. Ability to cope with and remain calm under stress

10. Ability to speak and hear, to allow discussions with customers, employees, and peers

11. Ability to perceive similarities and differences in color

12. Ability to understand the overall technology, operation, and troubleshooting of moderate and complex instrumentation

(example : hospital and laboratory information systems, highly automated specimen processing and testing

instrumentation)

13. Ability to perform mathematical operations quickly and accurately

14. Ability to understand and explain the theories of laboratory specimen processing

15. Ability to multi-task productively and accurately

16. Ability to remain focused on job responsibilities