Medical Laboratory Assistant II - Mid
Company: Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital
Location: Bellaire
Posted on: September 28, 2024
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Job Description:
The Medical Laboratory Assistant II has responsibility for the
processing, organizing, labeling, and transporting of specimens for
laboratory testing. As an experienced and fully competent
laboratory assistant, performs advanced functions such as
phlebotomy and/or section-specific specialty tasks and serves as a
role model and preceptor for other staff. Duties include the input
and extraction of data from the Laboratory Information System as
well as clerical tasks such as answering phones and filing
documents. PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Promotes a positive work
environment and contributes to a dynamic, team focused work unit
that actively helps one other to achieve optimal department
results. Collaborates with all members of the patient care team by
actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care
information and data in a comprehensive manner. Serves as a
preceptor to less experienced and/or new staff and students by
utilizing skills and knowledge to help train and educate others.
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Prepares specimens for courier pick up
and delivery to referral lab as necessary. Communicates with other
laboratory personnel when specimens need to be transported to other
areas. Performs various Laboratory Information System functions.
Files requisitions, reports and other pathology materials
appropriately. Answers the telephone and refers requests for the
delivery of results to physician offices appropriately.
Independently handles resolution of complex problems and issues and
notifies management of issue and resolution. Serves as escalation
support for less experienced staff. Organizes workload, sets
priorities, and troubleshoots workflow issues. Utilizes all
available work time by assisting others and performing additional
tasks. QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Receives, triages,
orders, labels and transports specimens for laboratory testing.
Processes specimens, aliquots, and/or slides/blocks according to
procedure for samples tested in the laboratory as well as samples
forwarded to referral laboratories. Handles STAT samples
expeditiously. Assists pathologist and/or other laboratory
personnel with specimen grossing as needed. Recognizes problems
(such as mislabels, incorrect tube type, etc.), identifies causes,
and takes corrective action to solve basic problems. Operates
automated instrumentation as applicable at entity following all
safety measures. Performs and documents any processing equipment
maintenance. Performs one or more of the following advanced
functions: - Pre-Analytic: In an outpatient and inpatient setting,
performs phlebotomy and other specialized specimen collection
procedures for patients; maintains competency of techniques and
principles required to perform quality phlebotomy services -
Specialty Areas (i.e., Anatomical Pathology, Microbiology,
Molecular, etc.): Performs advanced functions such as assisting
with frozen sections, special stain procedures, cytology
processing, fine needle aspirations (FNAs), and other section
specific specialty tasks as per section scope. Maintains a safe
environment within the Laboratory, following all policies and
procedures for safety, hazardous materials, security and emergency
preparedness. FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Adjusts work schedule to
accommodate departmental/organizational needs. Appropriately
utilizes the time recording system. Uses department
resources/equipment/supplies properly and efficiently.
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Guides and mentors section
employees and students to help build confidence in skills,
knowledge and abilities. Participates in departmental projects
activities, and seeks continuing education opportunities to expand
learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual
development. This job description is not intended to be
all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably
related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves
the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need
arises. EDUCATION High School diploma or equivalent education
(examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency,
partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.) WORK
EXPERIENCE Minimum of 3 years of related experience required
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED N/A LICENSES AND
CERTIFICATIONS - PREFERRED Relevant certification (e.g.,
phlebotomy, medical laboratory assistant) KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND
ABILITIES Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to
safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going
evaluations consisting of one or more of the following: skills,
competency assessments and/or performance reviews Exhibits strong
interpersonal and team player skills with all levels of the
healthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer service
to all patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers Strong
organizational skills to handle a heavy workload and maintain
accuracy Demonstrates a working knowledge of specimen requirements
for testing, processing, and proper waste disposing 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
Independently adapts to multiple ongoing priorities including
organizing work flow Demonstrates independent judgment and
discretion to recognize problems, identify causes and take
corrective action Strong training, leadership, and mentoring skills
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 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 SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS WORK ATTIRE
Uniform Scrubs Business professional Other (department approved)
ON-CALL Note that employees may be required to be on-call during
emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless
of selection below. On Call TRAVEL Travel specifications may vary
by department May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan
area May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area Company
Profile: Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital, scheduled to open in
the first quarter of 2025, will be Houston Methodist's ninth
hospital and will incorporate the most advanced technology
available from the day the doors open. With 100 beds (at our
opening; licensed for 276) and a prime location in the heart of the
rapidly growing U.S. 290 corridor, the hospital will be equipped
with technologically advanced innovations implemented during COVID,
many of them designed to make patient communication with
physicians, staff and families the very best and most effective in
any health care facility. Even though the hospital won't be fully
operational until 2025, we have several services and specialties
opening in 2024. Houston Methodist is an equal opportunity employer
inclusive of women, minorities, disabled persons and veterans.
Equal Employment Opportunity Houston Methodist is an Equal
Opportunity Employer. Equal employment opportunity is a sound and
just concept to which Houston Methodist is firmly bound. Houston
Methodist will not engage in discrimination against or harassment
of any person employed or seeking employment with Houston Methodist
on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a
protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. VEVRAA
Federal Contractor --- priority referral Protected Veterans
requested.
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