Night Shift Senior MLS & Laboratory Lead

Memorial Hermann; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann Memorial City seeks a Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist to join our team on Night shift. Schedule: 4-10 hour shifts; rotating weekends.

The position oversees evaluating, performing, and supervising various laboratory tests and procedures, serving as in-charge in the absence of leadership and ensuring safe, compliant operations. As a senior MLS, you will maintain instrument performance, QC, and inventory, support point-of-care testing, and collaborate with hospital teams to

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of pertinent experience in a high complexity laboratory in the assigned/specified area.

Responsibilities

• Manages daily laboratory operations including specimen collections, specimen processing, quality control, waived/moderate/high complexity testing, result reporting, and distribution.
• Interprets, correlates, and verifies test results using knowledge of techniques, principles, and instrumentation.
• Maintains testing analyzers and corrective actions according to policy/procedure. Assists with instrument troubleshooting as needed.
• Maintains reagent inventory in assigned area and collaborates with Supply Chain partners to ensure adequate reagents are always on hand.
• Oversees system pipette calibrations.
• Collaborates with vendors on analyzer installations and validations.
• Performs clerical duties as required to maintain efficient workflow.
• Maintains ongoing education and test competencies according to the age/needs of the patient/populations served.
• Follows laboratory procedures while handling chemicals, biological specimens, or hazardous materials, ensuring a safe work environment.
• Directs personnel (as appropriate). Communicates exceptional circumstances to appropriate personnel. Interacts with hospital personnel, volunteers, physicians, and patients as to specimens and orders coming into the Laboratory and/or reporting results out according to the policies and procedures of Laboratory Services.
• Supports point of care testing throughout the hospital.
• May serve on quality teams and system laboratory service technical teams.
• Evaluates the performance of testing, quality control, and maintenance for assigned areas.
• Evaluates and maintains technical procedures as appropriate to the department/facility; in area assigned.
• Prepares monthly quality summary reports documenting the performance of instruments, quality control, linearity, service visits, and clinical service issues in assigned areas. Coordinates service visits.
• Participates in the peer interview process.
• Participates in discipline technical team meetings.
• Supports point of care testing throughout the hospital, interfaces with Nursing educators and leaders to ensure point of care quality metrics are met, quality control is performed in a timely manner, and all policies and procedures are followed.
• Assists with Nursing/PCT training of point of care testing to maintain regulatory compliance.
• Supports Blood Bank operations for trauma services including massive transfusion protocols for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients.
• Processes reference laboratory specimens and monitors pending results, ensuring strict adherence to specialized send-out protocols and timely follow-up of test results; may process or perform testing on Memorial Hermann-approved research specimens as assigned.
• Gains/maintains functional knowledge of system computers and vendor software as required by job assignment.
• Teaches, assesses competency, mentors and/or preceptors to other laboratory employees and students in the area assigned.
• Serves as an on-call leader for weekends, off-hours, codes, and other special events.
• Provides input into Medical Laboratory Scientists’ initial, six (6) month, and annual training, performance appraisals, and annual competencies. Coaches and provides input to Lab Director or Manager for counseling sessions associated with performance, error reports, and employee recognition programs.
• Supports intradepartmental cohesiveness; practices teamwork, acknowledges and appreciates other employees’ strengths, communicates effectively with laboratory staff, MLS, and Laboratory Director, provides and asks for feedback, accurately documents and reports issues, observations and solutions for the Laboratory Director or Manager.
• Complies with policies, procedures, and initiatives of Laboratory Services, the hospital, and the system; understands, communicates, and complies with standards and conditions set forth by various governmental and accrediting agencies including TJC, FDA, CAP, AABB, CMS, HCFA, and CLIA.
• Maintains knowledge of the regulatory standards and compliance and participates in CAP mock inspections and off-site system inspections as needed.
• Meets/exceeds competency requirements for all workstations; writes procedures; exhibits working knowledge of laboratory equipment and laboratory information systems.
• Attends and participates in MHHS System Lab Disciplinary-specific team meetings and events.
• Demonstrates leadership and performs duties in a manner to promote quality patient care and support system and hospital customer service initiatives. Recognizes customer satisfaction issues and responds appropriately. Builds and maintains effective relationships with other employees. Develops an effective working relationship with all customers, solicits input, and collaborates with customers to implement mutually satisfying corrective actions.
• Interacts with hospital personnel, volunteers, physicians and patients regarding specimens and orders coming into the Laboratory and/or reporting results according to the policies and procedures of Laboratory Services and with sensitivity to customer needs.
• Ensures safe care for patients, staff, and visitors. Adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity, and quality of service. Maintains a commitment to the Performance Improvement process.
• Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences. Models Memorial Hermann’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor and resource for less experienced staff. Serves as a mentor and performs competency assessment when indicated.
• May take part in the peer interview process of job applicants or evaluation of competency.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

MLS experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science/Clinical Laboratory Science

Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Science AND Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, biological, clinical/medical laboratory science

Job description

Memorial Hermann Memorial City seeks a Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist to join our team on Night shift. Schedule: 4-10 hour shifts; rotating weekends.

The position oversees evaluating, performing, and supervising various laboratory tests and procedures, serving as in-charge in the absence of leadership and ensuring safe, compliant operations. As a senior MLS, you will maintain instrument performance, QC, and inventory, support point-of-care testing, and collaborate with hospital teams to