Medical Lab Technician
Memorial Hermann Cypress Hospital
Cypress, TX
5x8 hrs
$22-31/hourOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- Facility Information1:5 Patient ratioShort Term Acute Care81 bedsOracle Cerner
Pay
Benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Employee assistance programs
- 403b retirement plan
- Health Care FSA
- Dependent Care FSA
- School loan reimbursement
Qualifications
- Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Laboratory Technician or Technologist in Blood Banking or Medical Technologist or Medical Technologist or Clinical Laboratory Scientist or Technologist in Hematology or Technologist in Microbiology or Histotechnologist or Technologist in Chemistry or Technologist in Molecular Biology or Cytotechnologist (ASCP) or Medical Laboratory Technician
Description
Job Summary
Position is responsible for performing various laboratory tests/procedures as assigned.Job Description
Position is 7 on/7 off, Nights
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's degree in biological science (Equivalency Required for Foreign Education).
Licenses/Certifications: Medical Technologist (ASCP) or Medical Technologist (AMT), Certified MLS (ASCP or ASCP-International), Certified CLS (ASCP), Certified MLS (ASCP or ASCP-International) CM or ASCP Certification Eligible.
ASCP Certification Eligible:
Bachelor's degree in biological science AND
- Successful completion of a NAACLS accredited MLS program within the last 5 years; or
- MLT(ASCP) certification and two years of full-time acceptable laboratory experience in Blood Banking, Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, Immunology and Urinalysis/Body Fluids in the U.S., Canada or an accredited laboratory within the last four years; or
- CLA (ASCP) Certification and a bachelor's degree in a biological science four years of full time acceptable experience in in Blood Banking, Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, Immunology and Urinalysis/Body Fluids in the U.S., Canada or an accredited laboratory within the last eight years; or
- Five years of full time acceptable clinical laboratory experience in Blood Banking, Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, Immunology and Urinalysis/Body Fluids in the U.S., Canada or an accredited laboratory within the last ten years.
Principal Accountabilities
- Performs and documents test results, quality control, maintenance procedures and associated corrective actions according to policy/procedure.
- Manages/performs other aspects of daily lab operations including collections, sample processing, results reporting/ distribution, personnel direction (as appropriate), and clerical duties as required to maintain efficient work flow, at a competent level and according to the age/needs of the patient/populations served, communicated special circumstances to appropriate personnel.
- Interacts with hospital personnel, volunteers, physicians and patients as to specimens and orders coming into the Laboratory and/or reporting results out according to the policies and procedures of the Laboratory Services and with sensitivity to customer needs.
- Complies with policies, procedures, and initiatives of laboratory services, the hospital and the system; understands, communicate and complies with standards and conditions set forth by various governmental and accrediting agencies including TJC, FDA, CAP, AABB, CMS, HCFA and CLIA.
- Performs duties in a manner to promote quality patient care and customer service/ satisfaction, while promoting safety, cost efficiency, and a commitment to the PI process.
- Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
- Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
- Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences. Models Memorial Hermann's service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
- Other duties as assigned.
Facility
Memorial Hermann Cypress Hospital
- 1:5 Patient ratioVerified by 14 Vivian users
- Short Term Acute Care
- 81 beds
- Oracle Cerner
Employer
Memorial Hermann Health System
*Memorial Hermann Health System owns and operates 14 hospitals and has joint ventures with three other hospital facilities, including Memorial Hermann Surgical Hospital First Colony, Memorial Hermann Surgical Hospital Kingwood and Memorial Hermann Rehabilitation Hospital-Katy.
Our MissionMemorial Hermann Health System is a non-profit, values-driven, community-owned health system dedicated to improving health.
Our VisionTo create healthier communities, now and for generations to come.
Our ValuesCommunity: We value diversity and inclusion and commit to being the best healthcare provider, employer and partner.Compassion: We understand our privileged role in people's lives and care for everyone with kindness and respect.Credibility: We conduct ourselves and our business responsibly and prioritize safety, quality and service when making decisions.Courage: We act bravely to innovate and achieve world-class experience and outcomes for patients, consumers, partners and the community.
Cypress, TX
About
Located near the Gulf of Mexico, Houston, Texas, is the fourth most populous city in the United States. It offers a fantastic mix of diverse cultures and opportunities, making it one of the most popular destinations in the country. NASA’s famous Johnson Space Center Mission Control is on the city's outskirts. Downtown Houston is home to Minute Maid Park (the home of Major League Baseball's Astros) and the pedestrian-friendly Discovery Green Park. Near Minute Maid Park is Avenida de las Americas ("America's Way"), a pedestrian promenade lined with hotels and plazas hosting many annual festivals, including the famous Bayou City Art Festival. Its proximity to the Mexican border provides the ingredients for a unique Latin fusion culture and Mexican food beyond compare.
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