Job Information
Catholic Health Initiatives Med Technologist I in Houston, Texas
Overview
Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center is an internationally recognized leader in research and clinical excellence that has given rise to breakthroughs in cardiovascular care neuroscience oncology transplantation and more. Our team’s efforts have led to the creation of many research programs and initiatives to develop advanced treatments found nowhere else in the world. In our commitment to advancing standards in an ever-evolving healthcare environment our new McNair Campus is designed around the human experience—modeled on evidence-based practices for the safety of patients visitors staff and physicians. The 27.5-acre campus represents the future of healthcare through a transformative alliance focused on leading-edge patient care research and education. Our strong alliance with Texas Heart® Institute and Baylor College of Medicine allows us to bring our patients a powerful network of care unlike any other. Our collaboration is focused on increasing access to care through a growing network of leading specialists and revolutionizing healthcare to save lives and improve the health of the communities we serve.
Responsibilities
Medical Technologist for Transfusion Services.
Accurately analyzes and report all tests ordered by the Medical Staff in a timely manner to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of patients.
Job Responsibilities:
Performs and results test procedures on patient specimens adhering to the Section’s Standard Operating Procedures to ensure accurate, timely reporting
Ensures that major automated equipment is operational by performing required maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting procedures
Performs required Quality Control procedures and Maintains records to ensure tests are being performed within control limits
Assists in evaluation of new procedures and equipment to provide the physician with the most current laboratory technology
Participates in opportunities for continuing education and/or teaching, training according to the Section Performance Standards to enhance technical skills
Responsible for inventory of supplies
Adheres to all regulatory requirements
Qualifications
Education:
*Bachelor's Degree
*Certification as a Medical Technologist – MT (ASCP), or MLS, or AMT, or NCA,
*or Specialty certification depending on lab section (e.g. M(ASCP) for Microbiology, H(ASCP) for Hematology, etc.)
Skills:
*Strong organizational skills
*Ability to communicate with others
Pay Range
$25.25 - $36.61 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.