Medical Laboratory Technician

CommonSpirit Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center is seeking a Medical Lab Technologist to perform clinical laboratory procedures that detect, identify, measure, and report data essential for disease diagnosis and treatment.

You will execute waived and moderate tests with precision, using instrumentation and information systems to support accurate results under leadership direction. You should have solid knowledge of laboratory principles across microbiology, hematology, and chemistry, along with strong

Qualifications

• AS/BS-level requirement per CLIA standards.
• Military medical laboratory training is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of lab safety and quality control.

Responsibilities

• Perform waived and moderate laboratory procedures.
• Ensure timely and accurate test reporting.
• Maintain calibration and QC records for tests.
• Operate and troubleshoot major automated equipment.
• Contribute to validation of new procedures and equipment.
• Provide data interpretation to physicians.

Skills

Laboratory knowledge across microbiol/

Sample processing & result interpreta

Safety awareness (chemical/biological)

Equipment operation & maintenance

Education

Associate of Science in biological/chemical science (CLIA)

Military medical laboratory course (Lab Tech)

Military Lab Specialist qualification

Tools

Laboratory instrumentation

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Medical Lab Technologist, you will perform vital clinical laboratory procedures to detect, identify, measure, and report data crucial for disease diagnosis and treatment.
Every day, you will expertly conduct waived and moderate procedures using technical skills, instrumentation, and information systems, providing essential clinical laboratory support while ensuring the quality and accuracy of all tests under leadership direction.
To be successful in this role, you will possess comprehensive knowledge of laboratory principles across various disciplines (microbiology, hematology, chemistry, etc.), understand sample processing and result interpretation, prioritize chemical and biological safety, and be adept at operating and maintaining lab equipment.

• Aligning with local and state requirements performs lab test procedures on patient specimens adhering to the Section’s Standard Operating Procedures to ensure accurate, timely reporting.
• Provides excellent patient care through clinical correlation of results, identification of patterns of bias, rapid notification of appropriate caregivers of critical values, and completion of testing within established turn-around-time limits
• Ensures that major automated equipment is operational by performing required maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting procedures; including contacting of instrument vendor for assistance or repair
• Performs required calibration and quality control procedures and maintains records to ensure tests are being performed within established parameters
• Performs proficiency testing as assigned and review results with laboratory clinical leaders
• Assists in evaluation and generation of compliant documentation for the validation of new procedures and equipment to provide the physician with the most current laboratory technology

Job Requirements

Required

• Associates Of Science in a biological or chemical science as defined by CLIA., upon hire or
• High School GED General Studies completed an official military medical laboratory course and held the military enlisted occupational speciality of Medical Laboratory Specialist (Lab Technician), upon hire or
• High School Graduate General Studies completed an official military medical laboratory course and held the military enlisted occupational speciality of Medical Laboratory Specialist (Lab Technician), upon hire

Preferred

• Medical Laboratory Technician AMT, upon hire or
• Medical Laboratory Technician ASCP, upon hire or
• Medical Lab Tech AAB, upon hire

Where You'll Work

Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center is an 1,045 bed facility located in the Texas medical center. A joint venture with Baylor College of Medicine, Baylor St. Luke’s is an internationally recognized leader in research and clinical excellence that has given rise to breakthroughs in cardiovascular care, neuroscience, oncology, transplantation, and more. The hospital is home to the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center, a nationally-accredited and NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center. Our new McNair Campus is designed around the human experience—modeled on evidence-based practices for the safety of patients, visitors, staff, and physicians. The 27.5-acre campus represents the future of healthcare through a transformative alliance focused on leading-edge patient care, research, and education.