Medical Laboratory Scientist Full-time/Nights w/ $5,000 Sign on & Referral Bonus
Company: Houston Methodist West Hospital Careers
Location: Houston
Posted on: November 20, 2023
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Job Description:
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.
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Job responsibilities labeled EF
capture those duties that are essential functions of the job.
PEOPLE - 25%
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS o Bachelor's degree EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
o One year of work or training experience in a hospital laboratory
preferred
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)
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 West Hospital is
committed to leading medicine in West Houston, Katy and surrounding
communities by delivering the Houston Methodist standard of
exceptional safety, quality, personalized service and innovation.
The growing campus offers more than 200 beds, 22 operating rooms
and more than 1,900 employees. Originally opened in 2010, the
campus is expanding as part of the master plan, adding additional
inpatient beds and a third medical office building to the campus by
late 2023.
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