Lead - Medical Technologist - $26-39 per hour
Company: Memorial Hermann Health System
Location: Houston
Posted on: May 2, 2024
Job Description:
Memorial Hermann Health System is seeking a Medical Technologist
Lead for a job in Houston, Texas. Job Description &
Requirements
- Specialty: Medical Technologist
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Duration: Ongoing
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours
- Employment Type: Staff At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common
goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating
exceptional experiences for every member of our community. When we
say every member of our community, that includes our employees. We
know that when our employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they
are inspired to create moments that exceed expectations, while
prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization and efficiency. If
you want to advance your career and contribute to our vision of
creating healthier communities, now and for generations to come, we
want you to be a part of our team.
Job Summary
Position is responsible for daily supervision of assigned
Laboratory operations including scheduling of staff and processes,
ensuring quality, cost efficiencies and patient (customer)
satisfaction.; performs certain management functions as directed by
the Department Manager or Lab Director. Represents the Laboratory
in the absence of the Manager; delivers certain, appropriate
patient care according to the age of the patient/population
served.Job Description
Memorial Hermann Southwest Campus seeks a Lead Medical Technologist
to join our Molecular Biology team.
Demonstrated team lead skills are essential to this role.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelors degree in a Biological Science (Equivalency
Required for Foreign Education)
Licenses/Certifications: Medical Technologist (ASCP) or Medical
Technologist (AMT), Certified CLS (ASCP or ASCP-International) or
Certified MLS (ASCP or ASCP-Internationa)CM
Experience/Knowledge/Skills:
- Five (5) years of experience in the high complexity clinical
laboratory in the assigned/specified area and demonstrated
leadership skills
- Completed competency in assigned area within one (1) year of
accepting this position
Principal Accountabilities
- Oversees, evaluates, performs and documents test results,
quality control, maintenance procedures and associated corrective
actions according to policy/procedure; evaluates and maintains
technical procedures as appropriate to the department/facility; in
area assigned, meets and exceeds competency requirements for all
workstations; writes procedures; exhibits working knowledge of
laboratory information systems.
- Supports system and hospital customer service initiatives.
Recognizes customer satisfaction issues and responds appropriately.
Builds and maintains effective relationships with other employees.
Develops an effective working relationship with all customers,
solicits input, and works with customers to implement mutually
satisfying corrective actions.
- Understands the quality process and is able to utilize quality
techniques and principles. Has an in depth knowledge of certain
technical processes and is used as a resource for performance
improvement. May serve on quality teams and system laboratory
service technical teams.
- Serves as a resource to other staff, having advanced levels of
knowledge and experience in certain analytical techniques,
processes and aspects of the laboratory information system.
Oversees certain laboratory processes.
- Under the direction of the Departmental Manager or Lab
Director, develops and validates certain laboratory tests and
assays. Routinely verifies test results, addresses technical
problems and acts as a technical resource for other laboratory
personnel. Interacts with physicians and other departments relating
to technical/process issues. May act as the in-charge person on
certain shifts and in the absence of the Manager or Lab
Director.
- Performs duties in a manner to promote quality patient care and
customer service/satisfaction, while promoting safety, cost
efficiency, and a commitment to the CQI process.
- May participate in the interview process and may provide input
to the Manager regarding employee performance. Acts as an integral
part of the orientation training process, verifying new employee
competency in certain areas. Trains employees on new procedures and
techniques.
- Understands, communicates and complies with policies,
procedures and initiatives of laboratory services, the hospital and
system. Understands, communicates and compiles with standards and
conditions set forth by various governmental and accrediting
agencies including TJC, FDA CAP, AABB, HCFA, OSHA and CLIA. Assists
the Manager in implementing and assuring compliance to certain
standards and conditions.
- 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, 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.Memorial Hermann Health System Job
ID_351399782. Posted job title: lead medical technologist,
molecular About Memorial Hermann Health System Company
Overview:Charting a better future. A future that's built upon the
HEALTH of our community. This is the driving force for Memorial
Hermann, redefining health care for the individuals and many
diverse populations we serve. Our 6,100 affiliated physicians and
29,000 employees practice the highest standards of safe,
evidence-based, quality care to provide a personalized and
outcome-oriented experience across our more than 270 care delivery
sites. As one of the largest not-for-profit health systems in
Southeast Texas, Memorial Hermann has an award-winning and
nationally acclaimed Accountable Care Organization, 17* hospitals
and numerous specialty programs and services conveniently located
throughout the Greater Houston area. Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical
Center is one of the nation's busiest Level I trauma centers and
serves as the primary teaching hospital for McGovern Medical School
at UTHealth. For more than 114 years, our focus has been the best
interest of our community, contributing more than $411 million
annually through school-based health centers and other community
benefit programs. Now and for generations to come, the health of
our community will be at the center of what we do - charting a
better future for all.*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.
Benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Employee assistance programs
- 403b retirement plan
- Health Care FSA
- Dependent Care FSA
- School loan reimbursement
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