Medical Technologist I- 6a-2:30p- LBJ

Harris Health System, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Health System in Houston, TX is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to perform routine and high-complexity diagnostic procedures on clinical specimens, ensuring accurate testing and reporting.

The role emphasizes Quality Control, reagent inventory, and ongoing education, with travel between Harris Health facilities. The position requires flexibility and strong communication skills, working across multiple clinical sites.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Medical Technology or Clinical Laboratory Science.
• ACCEPTED: accredited medical laboratory technology/science program.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred in Medical Technology/CLS.
• No experience required.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• MS Access, MS Excel, MS Word proficiency.
• Analytical and statistical knowledge.
• Ability to travel between Harris Health facilities.
• Personal computer literacy.
• Medical Terminology knowledge.
• Research knowledge.
• Flexible work schedule.
• Heavy public contact with patients.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of routine and special diagnostic procedures on clinical specimens for use in diagnosis and treatment of diseases.
• Performs high complexity testing according to established procedures.
• Validates and reports results of tests performed.
• Performs and documents Quality Control.
• Maintains adequate stock of reagents and supplies.
• Participates in continuing education.

Skills

Analytical Abilities

Medical Terminology

Research Knowledge

Statistical Knowledge

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Education

Associates Degree in Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Science

Accredited MLT/CLS Program

Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology/CLS (Preferred)

Tools

MS Access

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

Harris Health is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health's robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

At Harris Health, we prioritize the well-being of our most valuable asset--our people--ensuring a culture of compassion, collaboration and excellence in serving Harris County's most in need. With integrity and accountability at our core, we commit to 'leading with love', embodying our dedication to quality care, education, and a steadfast respect for every individual's contribution to our mission.

Job Summary

Performs a variety of routine and special diagnostic procedures on clinical specimens for use in diagnosis and treatment of diseases. Performs high complexity testing according to established procedures. Validates and report results of tests performed. Performs and documents Quality Control. Performs instrument and equipment maintenance according to policy and procedures. Maintains adequate stock of reagents and supplies. Participates in continuing education.

Minimum Qualifications

• Degree/Education/Specialized Training:
• Associates Degree in Medical Technology, or Clinical Laboratory Science, or Related Science in (Biology, Chemistry or Physics)
• (OR)
• Completion of an accredited medical laboratory technology/science program
• Degrees:
• Bachelors Degree in Medical Technology, or Clinical Laboratory Science, or Related Science in (Biology, Chemistry or Physics) Preferred
• Work Experience:
• No experience in Clinical Laboratory required
• Communication Skills:
• Above Average Verbal Communication (Heavy Public Contact)
• Exceptional Verbal (Public Speaking)
• Writing/Correspondence
• Writing/Reports
• Proficiencies:
• MS Access
• MS Excel
• MS Word
• Personal Computer
• Job Attributes
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
• Analytical Abilities
• Medical Terminology Knowledge
• Research Knowledge and Abilities
• Statistical Knowledge and Abilities
• Work Schedule:
• Flexible
• Other Requirements:
• May travel between Harris Health facilities