Lead Medical Technologist - Lab Leadership & Impact

HCA Houston Healthcare; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Counseling services

Paid time off

401(k) match

Job summary

The Woman's Hospital of Texas, part of HCA Healthcare, seeks a Medical Technologist Lead to oversee laboratory services under the Laboratory Director and Manager. You will perform complex tests across departments, ensure quality control, and drive efficiency while maintaining patient safety and high standards of care.

You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and records staff, uphold Joint Commission and CAP standards, and contribute to ongoing professional development within a 420+ bed

Qualifications

• Five continuous years of generalist experience in a clinical lab setting preferred.
• MT/ASCP, MLT/ASCP or other certification recognized by Laboratory Certification Agencies preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree or Associate Degree required or preferred depending on role

Responsibilities

• Perform routine, complex or specialized bacteriological, hematological, chemical, immunological and immunoassay procedures with accuracy.
• Work in all departments of the laboratory as needed.
• Conduct quality control and CAP proficiency testing per policy and procedure.
• Identify opportunities for performance improvement on the unit and other service areas.
• Maintain compliance with National Patient Safety goals and patient identification procedures.
• Support cost effectiveness while ensuring patient safety and quality of care.
• Communicate effectively with physicians, nurses, business office, and medical records to ensure continuity of patient care.
• Demonstrate attendance, punctuality, and reliable timekeeping.
• Uphold professional and ethical standards and integrity in all activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Five years generalist lab experience

MT/ASCP certification preferred

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate degree

Job description

The Woman's Hospital of Texas, part of HCA Healthcare, seeks a Medical Technologist Lead to oversee laboratory services under the Laboratory Director and Manager. You will perform complex tests across departments, ensure quality control, and drive efficiency while maintaining patient safety and high standards of care.

You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and records staff, uphold Joint Commission and CAP standards, and contribute to ongoing professional development within a 420+ bed