Medical Laboratory Tech

Overview Introduction Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a(an) Medical Laboratory Technician today with HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast. Benefits 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. Learn More About Employee Benefits Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. Come join our team as a(an) Medical Laboratory Technician. We care for our community! Just last year, HCA Healthcare and our colleagues donated $13.8 million dollars to charitable organizations. Apply Today! Job Summary And Qualifications The Medical Lab Technician collects blood, performs test, inputs patient information and test results into computer, performs computer functions as needed and assists in other duties as directed by laboratory supervisor/manager. The Medical Lab Technician is proficient in the following disciplines: Hematology, Chemistry, Immunohematology (Blood Bank), POCT, and microscopic urine. What you will do in this role: Accepts responsibility for own actions; offers and accepts constructive criticism in a non – defensive manner. Adheres to hospital attendance and tardiness policy. Appropriately clocks in/out and returns from break and lunch on time. Adheres to schedule and provides coverage in assigned areas. Adaptable to changes in workflows. Adjust break and lunch times to ensure appropriate department coverage for optimal patient care. All employees will be held accountable for attending training regarding Code of Conduct annually. Appropriate use and inventory of reagents and supplies (initial/date all opened reagents). Assists in maintaining general cleanliness and safety of work area to ensure that work area is clean and free of safety hazards. Can perform venipuncture and capillary (finger & heel) sticks on infants, children and adults. Follows protocols for checking and reporting critical values and delta checks per SOP. Follows SOP for checking and reconciling outstanding tests and draws. Has no unapproved overtime, excessive tardiness or mis-punch. Maintains competence in designated technical areas (both automated and manual testing procedures). Assists in Bone Marrow procedure. Performs and reports tests/procedures per SOP, works effectively under stressful situations. Performs appropriate volume of workload within specific time frames. Completes work from previous shifts and assists others as available or needed. Perform tests and report results during computer downtime per SOP. Use appropriate downtime procedures. Performs, trouble-shoots and documents instrument maintenance and malfunctions per SOP. Performs/reviews and documents QC per SOP. Qualifications (MLT-State) Medical Lab Technician - State, or (MLT) Medical Laboratory Technician HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast is a full-service 340+ bed acute care hospital in Pasadena, Texas . We have been a leader of medical care in Pasadena for more than 50 years. With board-certified physicians, registered nurses and expert technicians, the community has come to rely on us for top-quality, comprehensive and compassionate healthcare. HCA Houston Southeast is the only hospital in Pasadena with both Chest Pain Center Accreditation with Primary PCI and Resuscitation by the American College of Cardiology and full accreditation by The Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. 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. “The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient\'s family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual.”- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Medical Laboratory Technician opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today! 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 HCA Houston Healthcare