Medical Laboratory Scientist - Katy Evenings

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)

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS 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 MethodistSpecialty Physician Group is an integral part of Houston Methodistsoverall strategy to become one of the nations leading academicmedical centers.

Established as a nonprofit corporation certifiedby the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners the SpecialtyPhysician Group enables physicians to maintain autonomy withrespect to clinical practice while growing their practice within anacademic environment.

Houston Methodist is anequal opportunity employer inclusive of women minorities disabledpersons and veterans.

EqualEmployment Opportunity

HoustonMethodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equalemployment opportunity is a sound and just concept to which HoustonMethodist is 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.