Medical Laboratory Technician

CHI; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 31,009 - 43,793; Full time

Job summary

CHI is seeking a Medical Lab Technologist in Houston, Texas. In this role, you will perform crucial laboratory procedures to support disease diagnosis and treatment. Responsibilities include ensuring accurate test results, maintaining lab equipment, and providing excellent patient care.

The ideal candidate will have an Associates of Science in biological or chemical science or equivalent military training. This position is essential for continuing excellence in cancer care as part of Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of laboratory methods across disciplines.
• Ability to perform lab test procedures accurately.
• Experience with lab equipment maintenance and calibration.

Responsibilities

• Perform lab test procedures on patient specimens per SOP.
• Provide patient care through clinical correlation of results.
• Ensure equipment is operational through maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Perform calibration and quality control of lab tests.
• Assist in validation documentation for new procedures.

Skills

Laboratory principles and procedures

Clinical correlation of results

Operation and maintenance of lab equipment

Chemical and biological safety

Quality control procedures

Education

Associates Of Science in biological or chemical science

High School Graduate with military medical laboratory course

Medical Laboratory Technician AMT

Medical Laboratory Technician ASCP

Medical Lab Tech AAB

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.

Pay Range

$22.51 - $31.79 /hour