Medical Technologist - General Lab

Texas Children's Hospital; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children's Hospital is seeking a Medical Technologist for their General Lab in Houston. The role involves performing diagnostic tests, ensuring quality control, and participating in education efforts. The right candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• One of the following certifications: MT-STATE, MT-AAB, etc.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Verify patient demographic information and troubleshoot orders.
• Perform routine and special laboratory procedures accurately.
• Order supplies and ensure inventory levels.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Position: Medical Technologist - General Lab

Talent Area: Laboratory

Full/Part Time: Full time

Location: Houston, TX, US

Department: PW Lab-General

Job ID: 417951

We are searching for a Medical Technologist, someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will perform routine and special procedures to obtain data or prepare products for the diagnosis and treatment of disease and the provision of quality patient care. Think you’ve got what it takes?

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• One of the following certifications is required: MT-STATE, MT-AAB, MT-AMT, CLSP, IMLS, BB-ASCP, C-ASCP, H-ASCP, MLS-ASCP, MT-ASCP, MB-ASCP, MP-ASCP or MT-NCA

Responsibilities:

• Determine the suitability of specimens and orders by verifying patient demographic information, receipt documentation, and recognizing and troubleshooting erroneous, inconsistent, and special orders
• Perform routine and special procedures accurately according to policy and procedure manuals; evaluate results for correctness; recognize abnormal test results and perform appropriate problem-solving procedures in a timely manner as documented in section records
• Order supplies as needed to maintain set inventory levels and complete patient orders
• Determine the suitability of supplies at every step of handling from receipt to final disposition and immediately quarantine and/or discard unsuitable supplies
• Perform and document results of all quality control procedures according to the written guidelines in the appropriate logs; immediately quarantine any defective reagents
• Participate in teaching other personnel and continuing education
• Perform the assignment of "in-charge" technologist in the absence of the supervisor or technical specialist by prioritizing and expediting workflow, making decisions according to department guidelines and policies, and documenting encountered/resolved problems for review by supervisors

About Texas Children’s

Texas Children’s Pavilion for Women provides comprehensive obstetrics/gynecology services, including fetal diagnostics and surgeries. It is connected to Texas Children’s Hospital via a sky bridge, offering rapid access to pediatric specialists. The facility houses various OB/GYN practices and recently opened a community-based OB/GYN practice in Pearland.

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Texas Children’s is an equal opportunity employer, considering all applicants and employees without regard to disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or other protected statuses.