Medical Technologist

Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Medical Technologist you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Texas Orthopedic Hospital which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary and Qualifications

Performs a variety of standardized laboratory tests on biological specimens, including advanced and specialized techniques in compliance with all of the regulations of the Laboratory's accrediting agencies. This position utilizes safe and standard techniques while working as a critical member of the Laboratory team and exhibiting superior customer service.

What you will do in this role:

• Assists in data collection for statistical surveys or other reports generated by the Department.
• Participates in quality control and performance improvement activities within the Department.
• Maintains high degree of competency in the operation of all equipment in the performance of clinical laboratory testing to include trouble-shooting and minor repair.
• Facilitates communication between the Laboratory and members of the Medical Staff and other Hospital Departments to enhance patient care services.
• Coordinates clinical laboratory service scheduling with applicable Hospital Departments and Medical Staff for maximum utilization of resources and maintenance of quality care.
• Remains after shift hours at the request of supervisor to complete work.
• Is available to cover shifts outside of regular schedule upon request.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Director of Laboratory.
• Assists in review of I-Stat and Accurate Beside Glucose results for accuracy.
• Utilizes specialized knowledge of clinical laboratory principles in the provision of diagnostic services.
• Applies general knowledge of procedures in Hematology, Urinalysis, Chemistry, Blood Bank, Serology, Coagulation, and Microbiology. Can perform high complexity testing.
• Applies general knowledge of instrumentation in all areas of the Laboratory and Patient Care areas using the I-Stat .
• Applies general knowledge of quality control in all areas of the Laboratory and point of care testing.
• Collects specimens as needed utilizing appropriate precautions to promote patient comfort and minimize potential for exposure.
• Processes routine test results to include analysis, calculations, and reporting of results.
• Has performed proficiency testing in all disciplines and has received a passing score from the College of American Pathologist.
• Utilizes specialized knowledge of clinical laboratory principles in the maintenance of instrumentation with a focus on maintenance of all quality controls.
• Performs preventive maintenance of instrumentation.
• Ensures reliability of results by proper use of quality controls with recalibration and corrective actions taken when needed.
• Maintains adequate inventory of reagents and supplies for assigned area of responsibility.
• Validates new methods, procedures and instruments.
• Performs troubleshooting as required with reporting of major problems with instrumentation for repair.
• Maintains complete documentation of all instruments and problems
• Utilizes specialized knowledge of clinical laboratory principles in the recording and reporting of testing results.
• Monitor results of quality controls and patient testing for I-Stat and Bedside Glucose testing.
• Notifies physicians and other members of the health care team of results in a timely manner with reporting of critical values per standard operating procedure.
• Utilizes specialized knowledge of clinical laboratory principles in performing general duties.
• Performs procedures utilizing Universal Precautions to minimize the potential for exposure to infectious processes.

What qualifications you will need:

• Associate Degree must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• (MT-AAB) Medical Technologist, or (CLT/CLS) Clinical Laboratory Technologist/Scientist, or (MLS) Medical Laboratory Scientist
• No Travel Required
• No experience Required Years of Experience

Benefits

Texas Orthopedic Hospital, 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

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Opened in 1995, Texas Orthopedic Hospital was developed to provide high-quality, cost-effective, specialized orthopedic care in a streamlined environment focused on wellness, mobility and quick recovery. As one of the only specialty hospitals in the country focusing solely on orthopedics , Texas Orthopedic Hospital is pleased to offer all services conveniently located within one building. Texas Orthopedic Hospital is partially physician-owned and partners with Fondren Orthopedic Group, L.L.P., the largest and most comprehensive association of private orthopedic surgeons in the Houston area and one of the largest in the nation. Our physicians are internationally renowned and as a result, patients at Texas Orthopedic Hospital receive precise diagnoses and the very latest in treatment options. Texas Orthopedic Hospital is affiliated with 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.

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.
"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- 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 Technologist 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.