OverviewBaylor 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.ResponsibilitiesAccurately analyzes and reports all tests ordered by the medical staff in a timely manner to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. Must also act as a team leader by assisting and guiding staff in decision-making, and by taking on other areas of responsibility.Position 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
Process specimens and perform procedures in accordance with the Section Standard Operating Procedure Manual Accurately and completely, and do so within an appropriate timeframe, in an organized and efficient manner
Perform quality control, preventive maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of instruments, with the added responsibility of ensuring that these tasks are performed and documented by all personnel assigned to such tasks, and taking appropriate action as needed. A further responsibility is the preparation of QC reports for supervisory and pathologist review, and ensuring that records are complete and accurate, to meet any and all regulatory agency requirements
Participate in any and all continuing education activities as they become available, and share knowledge gained with superiors and co-workers, for the purpose of improvement of Section instrumentation and procedures
Assist in purchasing duties, and supply inventory
Follow established safety procedures, and be familiar with fire and disaster response
Evaluate and recommend new instrumentation and/or testing procedures for their specific area of expertise
Act as “group leader” by assisting and directing other staff in work duties as needed, and ensuring smooth workflow
Participates in opportunities for continuing education and/or teaching, training according to the Section Performance Standards to enhance technical skills
Prepare and present reports as needed and attend required meetings
QualificationsRequired:Bachelor's degree in Medical TechnologyCertification 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.)Three (3) years of experience in Medical TechnologyExtensive knowledge of specialized medical diagnostic laboratory tests and medical terminology in order to perform specialized medical laboratory diagnostic teststexasmt, #LABTEXAS, mclabtexas, labtexasPay Range$27.77 - $40.27 /hourWe are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.