Medical Technologist - General Lab

Texas Children's Hospital; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Medical Technologist to join their dynamic team. This role involves performing essential laboratory procedures to ensure accurate diagnoses and quality patient care. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment, utilizing your expertise to handle routine and special tests while maintaining high standards of quality control. With a commitment to excellence in pediatric healthcare, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a leading children's hospital recognized for its outstanding patient care and innovative research. If you are passionate about making a difference in children's health, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required for the Medical Technologist position.
• Certification in MT-STATE, MT-AAB, or similar is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Verify patient demographic information and troubleshoot orders.
• Perform and document quality control procedures accurately.
• Teach other personnel and participate in continuing education.

Skills

Laboratory Procedures

Quality Control

Problem Solving

Patient Care

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Laboratory Equipment

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Job Description

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 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 problems encountered/resolved for review by supervisors.

About Us

Since 1954, Texas Children’s has led in patient care, education, and research to accelerate health care for children and women worldwide. Our accolades include being ranked as the best children’s hospital in Texas and among the top in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, and recognition from Houston Business Journal as one of the city’s Best Places to Work for ten consecutive years.

Our comprehensive health care network includes primary hospital in Texas Medical Center, Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute, Feigin Tower for pediatric research, Texas Children’s Pavilion for Women, Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus, The Woodlands hospital, North Austin facility, Texas Children’s Health Plan, and more. We are affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine.

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Texas Children’s is an equal opportunity employer, considering all applicants without regard to disability, race, religion, gender, age, or other protected statuses.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care