Med Technologist Lead- Chemistry- LBJ

Harris Health System, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Health System seeks a Lead Medical Technologist to support laboratory operations at its Houston facilities, ensuring accurate testing, quality control and regulatory compliance. The role partners with supervision to enhance performance and service delivery.

The incumbent will guide technical staff, contribute to policy development, and maintain up-to-date knowledge of laboratory techniques and equipment across hematology, chemistry, microbiology, and blood bank areas.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or related science.
• Five years of experience in a clinical laboratory.
• Certification as MT/MLS in Hematology, Chemistry, Microbiology, or Blood Bank (ASCP/AMT/AAB).

Responsibilities

• Assist supervisor with review, organization and maintenance of laboratory activities.
• Contribute to development of policies and procedures and new technical procedures.
• Provide feedback on personnel to supervisor to assist with evaluations.
• Ensure staff maintain current knowledge of laboratory techniques, procedures, and equipment.

Skills

Medical Terms

Education

Bachelor's in Medical Technology

Job description

Harris Health is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health's robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet® nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

At Harris Health, we prioritize the well-being of our most valuable asset--our people--ensuring a culture of compassion, collaboration and excellence in serving Harris County's most in need. With integrity and accountability at our core, we commit to 'leading with love', embodying our dedication to quality care, education, and a steadfast respect for every individual's contribution to our mission.

Job Summary

The Medical Technologist Lead assists supervisor with review, organization and maintenance of the technical activities of the Laboratory. The Lead Medical Technologist provides input into development of policies and procedures, participates in the development of new technical procedures, provides feedback on personnel to supervisor to assist with evaluations and ensures laboratory personnel maintain current knowledge of laboratory techniques, procedures, and equipment operation.

Minimum Qualifications

Degrees

Bachelors degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or Related Science in (Biology, Chemistry or Physics)

Licensure & Certification

Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Science or Technologist in Hematology (H), Chemistry (C), Microbiology (M), Molecular Biology (MB), Blood Bank (BB) issued by ASCP, AMT, AAB

• ASCP: American Society for Clinical Pathology
• AMT: American Medical Technologists
• AAB: American Association of Bioanalysts

Work Experience

Five (5) years of experience in clinical laboratory

Communication Skills

• Writing/Correspondence
• Writing/Reports

Proficiencies

• MS
• Personal Computer

Job Attributes

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Medical Terms

Work Schedule

• Weekends
• Holidays
• Flexible
• Overtime