Medical Laboratory Scientist - PRN, Nights

Houston Methodist; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Medical Laboratory Scientist to join their dynamic team in Houston. This role involves performing both routine and complex analyses, ensuring quality laboratory results while utilizing critical thinking and problem-solving skills. The ideal candidate will promote a positive work environment, collaborate with healthcare professionals, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. If you are passionate about laboratory science and want to make a significant impact in patient care, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of laboratory techniques and principles is essential.
• One year of experience in a hospital laboratory is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform qualitative and quantitative tests using various analyzers.
• Collaborate with the patient care team and communicate effectively.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Laboratory Techniques

Problem Resolution

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Laboratory Analyzers

Job description

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.

PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic, team-focused work unit that actively helps one another 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.

• Teaches students, new employees and others as assigned by Manager.

• Participates in laboratory and organization-wide initiatives.

SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs qualitative and quantitative tests and examination using various analyzers and/or manual methods.

• Organizes workload and sets priorities. Utilizes all available work time by assisting others and performing additional tasks.

• Meets turnaround time expectations as defined by management.

QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Demonstrates the six elements of competency for test systems used to generate patient test results in all areas assigned to work.

• Recognizes, investigates and helps resolve test discrepancies. When problems arise, takes appropriate action to investigate and address and notifies management and the medical director for follow-up.

• Performs instrument calibrations, validations, quality control testing, maintenance, and function checks.

FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Adjusts work schedule to accommodate departmental/organizational needs. Appropriately utilizes the time recording system.

• Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies. Re-stocks section inventory levels as needed.

GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual development.

• Reviews and utilizes Standard Operating Procedure and offers suggestions for improvement.

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

• Bachelor's degree

WORK EXPERIENCE

• One year of work or training experience in a hospital laboratory preferred
• Prior Medical Laboratory Scientist experience working as a generalist rotating through all areas of the lab (including blood bank) in a fast paced and high volume hospital laboratory is strongly preferred