Med Technologist Lead- Chemistry- LBJ

Harris Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Health seeks a Lead Medical Technologist to oversee and optimize technical activities in the Laboratory, guiding policy/procedure development and ensuring staff stay current with techniques and equipment.

The role collaborates with supervisors to advance operations, evaluates personnel, and helps maintain Magnet-designated quality standards across the laboratory teams in a busy healthcare network.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or related science.
• Five years of clinical laboratory experience.
• ASCP/AMT/AAB licensure or eligibility.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Medical Terminology

Written/Reports

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or Related Science

Tools

MS Office

Personal Computer

Job description

About Us

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.

Degrees

Minimum Qualifications

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

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Medical Terms

Work Schedule

• Weekends
• Holidays
• Flexible
• Overtime