Medical Laboratory Technician

HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Medical Laboratory Technician in Pasadena, TX. In this role, you will perform complex laboratory procedures and ensure high-quality patient care. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for personal growth. If you are dedicated to patient well-being and have the required qualifications, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) Plan with a 100% match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Education assistance

Time Away From Work Program

Qualifications

• One year clinical laboratory experience or equivalent clinical lab training.
• MLT or equivalent certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and specialized laboratory procedures on body fluids.
• Maintain required competencies and demonstrate accuracy in testing.
• Communicate effectively with care providers to ensure patient care continuity.

Skills

Hematology

Urinalysis

Blood Bank

Chemistry

Microbiology

Independent Judgment

Education

Associate Degree in Chemical, Physical, Biological, or Medical Laboratory Technology

Job description

Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Medical Laboratory Technician you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include :

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note : Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Medical Laboratory Technician where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary and Qualifications

Under the general supervision of the Laboratory Manager, the Medical Lab Technician performs routine, complex or specialized bacteriological, hematological, chemical, immunological, serological and immunoassay procedures on body fluids. Requires no supervision for processing specimens, performing testing, or reporting results. No review of patient results is required prior to reporting. Maintains required competencies in all departments assigned. Demonstrates accuracy for all testing performed. Observes patient safety, risk management and infection control policies and procedures. Performs related quality control and required proficiency testing according to policy and procedure. Fulfills the duty and responsibility to maintain competence and to continue personal and professional growth. Identifies and assists with opportunities for performance improvement activities on the unit and with other service areas. Demonstrates fiscal responsibility by taking ownership of time management, decreasing waste (of time and supplies) and promoting cost effectiveness while maintaining patient safety and quality of care. To actively market services to increase volume and awareness. Demonstrates the ability to be an advocate for and strive to protect the health, safety and rights of the patient. Interactions with patients and colleagues demonstrate compassion and respect for the inherent dignity, worth, and uniqueness of every individual, unrestricted by considerations of social or economic status or cultural beliefs. Communicate effectively with other care providers (physicians, nurses, business office, and medical records) to provide for continuity of patient care and to meet the needs of the customers we serve. Demonstrates ability to fulfill requirements of attendance, punctuality, and timekeeping practices. Behaviors and interactions demonstrate a positive attitude, personal initiative and motivation to achieve the goals of the unit, facility and organization. To uphold the standards of the profession and organization and practice ethically and with integrity. Other duties as assigned

• Comprehensive knowledge of Hematology, Urinalysis, Blood Bank, Chemistry, Microbiology and related sciences.
• Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of laboratory instrumentation.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Ability to use independent judgment.
• Ability to remain calm, to think and act quickly and logically in a critical situation.

What qualifications you will need :

• Associate Degree in a Chemical, Physical, Biological, or Medical Laboratory Technology / Clinical Laboratory Technology (MLT / CLT) from an accredited institution.
• Or be qualified under CLIA guidelines for MLT / CLT
• MLT or equivalent certification, or be currently eligible to sit for MLT or equivalent certification exam preferred.
• One year clinical laboratory experience or equivalent clinical lab training.

HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast is a full-service 340+ bed acute care hospital in Pasadena, Texas . We have been a leader of medical care in Pasadena for more than 50 years. With board-certified physicians, registered nurses and expert technicians, the community has come to rely on us for top-quality, comprehensive and compassionate healthcare. HCA Houston Southeast is the only hospital in Pasadena with both Chest Pain Center Accreditation with Primary PCI and Resuscitation by the American College of Cardiology and full accreditation by The Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. We are members of HCA Houston Healthcare, the most comprehensive family of hospitals in the region and part of the leading provider of healthcare in the country, HCA Healthcare. Together we are stronger, smarter and more accessible in providing the patient-centered care you need close to home.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the Worlds Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Medical Laboratory Technician opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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Medical Laboratory Technician • Pasadena, TX, United States