Medical Laboratory Technician

Introduction Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized. Submit your application for the opportunity below: Medical Laboratory Technician HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake. Benefits HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include: Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation. Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long‑term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more. Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing. 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay based on years of service. Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock. Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance. Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more. Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts. Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships. Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships). Colleague recognition program. Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence). Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee‑only coverage to full‑time and part‑time colleagues based on income. Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. We are seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician for our team to ensure that we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care. We want you to apply! Job Summary and Qualifications POSITION SUMMARY: The Medical Laboratory Technician is responsible for prompt and accurate performance of routine, complex and specialized clinical laboratory procedures as assigned by the Laboratory Manager. The Medical Laboratory Technician demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide age appropriate care to patients including neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients. What you will do in this role: Under the general supervision of the Laboratory Manager, the Medical Lab Technician performs routine, complex or specialized bacteriological, hematological, chemical, immunological, serological and immunoassay procedures on body fluids. Requires no supervision for processing specimens, performing testing, or reporting results. No review of patient results is required prior to reporting. Maintains required competencies in all departments assigned. Demonstrates accuracy for all testing performed. Observes patient safety, risk management and infection control policies and procedures. Performs related quality control and required proficiency testing according to policy and procedure. Fulfills the duty and responsibility to maintain competence and to continue personal and professional growth. Identifies and assists with opportunities for performance improvement activities on the unit and with other service areas. Demonstrates fiscal responsibility by taking ownership of time management, decreasing waste (of time and supplies) and promoting cost effectiveness while maintaining patient safety and quality of care. To actively market services to increase volume and awareness. Demonstrates the ability to be an advocate for and strive to protect the health, safety and rights of the patient. Interactions with patients and colleagues demonstrate compassion and respect for the inherent dignity, worth, and uniqueness of every individual, unrestricted by considerations of social or economic status or cultural beliefs. Communicates effectively with other care providers (physicians, nurses, business office, and medical records) to provide for continuity of patient care and to meet the needs of the customers we serve. Demonstrates ability to fulfill requirements of attendance, punctuality, and timekeeping practices. Behaviors and interactions demonstrate a positive attitude, personal initiative and motivation to achieve the goals of the unit, facility and organization. To uphold the standards of the profession and organization and practice ethically and with integrity. Other duties as assigned. Reports to: Laboratory Director/Laboratory Manager. Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Comprehensive knowledge of Hematology, Urinalysis, Blood Bank, Chemistry, Microbiology and related sciences. Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of laboratory instrumentation. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Ability to use independent judgment. Ability to remain calm, to think and act quickly and logically in a critical situation. Job Requirements: Education: REQUIRED: Associate degree in a Chemical, Physical, Biological, or Medical Laboratory Technology/Clinical Laboratory Technology or (MLT/CLT) from an accredited institution, or be qualified under CLIA guidelines for MLT/CLT. Licensure/Certification: Required: MLT or equivalent certification through organizations like the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or American Medical Technologists (AMT), or be currently eligible to sit for MLT or equivalent certification exam preferred. PREFERRED: One‑year clinical laboratory experience or equivalent clinical lab training. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr