Medical Technologist Lead

HCA Houston Healthcare; Cypress (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) plan with match

Tuition assistance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress is seeking a Medical Technologist Lead to oversee testing operations in the absence of the Lab Supervisor or Manager. The role emphasizes technical oversight, supervision of staff, and ensuring timely, accurate reporting of results for priority or abnormal values.

Responsibilities include personnel supervision, evaluating technical problems, ensuring corrective actions, and maintaining competency among testing staff.

Qualifications

• Two years’ recent experience in the department.
• Bachelor’s degree in medical technology.
• MT-MLS certification. Must be detail oriented and able to operate mechanical, electrical and computer-controlled instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day supervision of testing personnel in the absence of the Department Supervisor or Manager.
• Assure the workflow provides results of stats and priority tests within prescribed times.
• Ensure that reports are accurate and reported appropriately for abnormal and critical values.
• Evaluate technical problems and report to the Departmental Supervisor or Manager.

Skills

Detail oriented

Communication skills

Lead staff supervision

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in medical technology

MT-MLS certification

Tools

Laboratory instrumentation

Job description

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

Job Summary And Qualifications

The Lead Technologist is responsible for assisting with technical and scientific oversight of the department. Is also responsible for both performing tests and day-to-day supervision of the laboratory operations in the absence of the Lab Supervisor or Manager.

What You Will Do In This Role:

• The Lead Technologist’s responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
• Provide day-to-day supervision of testing personnel in the absence of the Department Supervisor or Manager.
• Assure the workflow provides results of stats and priority tests within prescribed times.
• Ensure that reports are accurate, legible and within the acceptable criteria and reported appropriately for abnormal and critical values.
• Evaluate technical problems and report to the Departmental Supervisor or Manager. Assure that all remedial actions are taken whenever the test systems deviate from the department’s established performance specifications.
• Ensure that patient test results are not reported until all corrective actions from out-of-control Quality Control or improperly functioning instruments have been taken and the test system is properly functioning
• Assist with interviews for prospective new employees.
• Ensure there is appropriate orientation for all testing personnel and medical technology students.
• Assist in evaluating the competency of all testing personnel and assure the staff maintains their competency to perform testing and report results accurately and promptly.
• Maintain professional interactions with staff, peers, supervisors and other hospital personnel. Actively model the Power of One Gulf Coast Division Standards of Behavior.
• Assist in evaluating equipment and procedures. Review and revise procedures and maintenance protocols as needed.
• Assist in managing supply inventory.
• Assist to assure compliance with proficiency testing and other regulatory standards. (JCAHO, CAP, CLIA, AABB).
• Assure employees follow safety standards and practices
• Provide daily feedback to staff concerning their job performance.
• Provide documentation to assist the Supervisor or Manager when they meet with each staff member semi-annually.
• Assist with scheduling staff including shortages as needed.

Interaction With Other Departments

Communicates with hospital personnel, administration, other departments and supervisors.

What Qualifications You Will Need:

Experience: Two years’ recent experience in the department for which they are working.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in medical technology.

Special Qualifications: MT-MLS certification. Must be detail oriented and able to operate mechanical, electrical and computer-controlled instrumentation. Must possess good communication skills and be able to supervise Technologists and other staff.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn More About Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress, a campus of HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood, is a 165+ bed, general acute care hospital, founded in 2006 by local physicians who wanted to create a sophisticated, patient-friendly healthcare environment for their community. We strive to provide world-class healthcare to patients throughout Cypress, TX and Northwest Houston. HCA Houston North Cypress provides comprehensive services utilizing the latest in medical technology and equipment. We employ well-respected area physicians and aim to provide an upscale five-star hotel-like ambiance with the comfort of those we care for in mind. Our services include a 20+ bed unit ICU, robotic-assisted surgery, orthopedic care, joint replacement surgery, cancer care, advanced wound care services using hyperbaric medicine, advanced breast cancer screening and imaging, and much more. 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 World’s 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. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

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.