Medical Technologist

Medical Technologist

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Medical Technologist? At HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Job Summary and Qualifications

Utilizes licensed medical technologist skills and training to perform tests of samples of blood, urine and other body fluids to obtain information utilized in diagnosis and evaluation of a patient's medical situations. Performs laboratory tests and procedures, which require the exercise of independent judgment and responsibility with supervision.

Performance expectations:

• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and possesses ability to access data, interpret age-specific needs and provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates the ability to perform specific competencies as listed on the competency validation checklist.
• Meets mutually agreed upon performance goals/objectives established annually as listed on the performance management plan.
• Displays courteous behavior and cooperative relationships with customers and co-workers.

Job specific performance competencies:

• Based on skill levels, assists in various departments as needed.
• Perform a wide variety of laboratory procedures requiring independent judgment using both manual and automated methods in hematology, blood bank, chemistry, urinalysis, coagulation, microbiology, immunology, and any other discipline as introduced into the laboratory.
• Reviews the accuracy of patient results prior to releasing or reporting. Does not report questionable test results, notifies supervisor and if needed, has specimen recollected for all tests.
• Performs testing on pending laboratory specimens, completes work as assigned, and reviews or resolves any pending tests to the next shift.
• Performs proficiency testing as needed.
• Calls and documents critical values within time limits established.
• Maintains instruments, performs basic instrument troubleshooting, and calls vendor technical service promptly with more complicated problems.
• Takes the initiative to assist in other areas of the department when needed, based on technical ability.
• Assists in performing venipuncture or capillary puncture on various age groups from newborn to geriatrics when needed.
• Actively participates in the training and orientation of new employees.
• Actively participates in the quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives of the department.
• Reports results accurately in computer with less than 2 errors per year which require a corrected report. No serious errors are permitted.
• Performs and verifies quality control results accurately/timely, and documents corrective action to resolve any QC outliers.
• Assists in the development and maintenance of laboratory policies and procedures as requested by supervisor/manager.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor, manager or laboratory director.

Position qualification:

• Master's or bachelor's degree in medical technology (MT), clinical laboratory science (CLS), medical laboratory science (MLS), biological sciences or related field of study preferred. Will accept an associate degree in a laboratory science or be qualified under CLIA guidelines for medical laboratory technician with an approved national certification for MT.
• Three to five years of experience preferred, but a recent graduate is acceptable.
• Approved national certification with ASCP, or AMT. Recent graduate must be eligible to sit for MT or equivalent certification exam as MT (ASCP or AMT) and is required within 180 days of hire.
• Good communication skills and basic computer skills needed.

Benefits

HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• 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

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

As a full-service, 420+ bed acute care hospital, HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood has provided the northeast Houston community with high-quality, cost-effective healthcare for over 25 years. We are dedicated to providing comprehensive, quality care, close to home. Our Women's Center offers high-risk OB care, a Level III NICU, and pediatric services. We have an advanced Brain & Spine Center, which includes a DNV Comprehensive Stroke Center and the Sleep Center of Excellence. Our Orthopedic Center offers total joint replacement surgery using advanced technology. Other services include innovative and customized cardiovascular services, including open heart and vascular surgery and state-of-the-art imaging and endoscopy services for more accurate diagnosis and treatment plans. We are also a Certified Level I Stroke Center and an Accredited Chest Pain Center. 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.

We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Medical Technologist opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!

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.