Memorial Hermann Health System
Medical Technologist or MLT, Blood Bank, Evenings
Memorial Hermann Health System, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Job title
Medical Technologist or MLT, Blood Bank, Evenings at Memorial Hermann Health System Overview
Memorial Hermann Blood Bank seeks a Medical Technologist or MLT for Evening shifts. Schedule is: 2-12 hour shifts (3 p.m. to 3 a.m.) and 2-8 hour shifts (3 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.). The position is responsible for performing various laboratory tests/procedures as assigned. Job Summary
Perform laboratory testing and related procedures in the Blood Bank setting, ensuring accuracy, quality control, and compliance with policy/procedure and regulatory standards. Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Biological Science (equivalency required for foreign education). Licenses/Certifications:
Medical Technologist (ASCP) or Medical Technologist (AMT), Certified MLS (ASCP or ASCP-International), Certified CLS (ASCP), Certified MLS (ASCP or ASCP-International) CM or ASCP Certification eligible. ASCP Certification Eligible:
Bachelor’s degree in Biological Science AND Successful completion of a NAACLS accredited MLS program within the last 5 years; or MLT (ASCP) certification and two years of full-time acceptable laboratory experience in Blood Banking, Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, Immunology and Urinalysis/Body Fluids in the U.S., Canada or an accredited laboratory within the last four years; or CLA (ASCP) certification and a bachelor’s degree in a biological science and four years of full-time acceptable experience in Blood Banking, Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, Immunology and Urinalysis/Body Fluids in the U.S., Canada or an accredited laboratory within the last eight years; or Five years of full-time acceptable clinical laboratory experience in Blood Banking, Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, Immunology and Urinalysis/Body Fluids in the U.S., Canada or an accredited laboratory within the last ten years.
Responsibilities
Performs and documents test results, quality control, maintenance procedures and associated corrective actions according to policy/procedure. Manages/performs other aspects of daily lab operations including collections, sample processing, results reporting/distribution, personnel direction (as appropriate), and clerical duties as required to maintain efficient workflow, at a competent level and according to the age/needs of the patient populations served, communicating special circumstances to appropriate personnel. Interacts with hospital personnel, volunteers, physicians and patients as to specimens and orders coming into the Laboratory and/or reporting results out according to the policies and procedures of the Laboratory Services and with sensitivity to customer needs. Complies with policies, procedures, and initiatives of laboratory services, the hospital and the system; understands, communicates and complies with standards set forth by governmental and accrediting agencies including TJC, FDA, CAP, AABB, CMS, HCFA and CLIA. Performs duties in a manner to promote quality patient care and customer service/satisfaction, while promoting safety, cost efficiency, and a commitment to the PI process. Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service. Promotes professional growth by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department goals and serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff. Models Memorial Hermann’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues. Other duties as assigned.
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Mid-Senior level Employment type
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Medical Technologist or MLT, Blood Bank, Evenings at Memorial Hermann Health System Overview
Memorial Hermann Blood Bank seeks a Medical Technologist or MLT for Evening shifts. Schedule is: 2-12 hour shifts (3 p.m. to 3 a.m.) and 2-8 hour shifts (3 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.). The position is responsible for performing various laboratory tests/procedures as assigned. Job Summary
Perform laboratory testing and related procedures in the Blood Bank setting, ensuring accuracy, quality control, and compliance with policy/procedure and regulatory standards. Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Biological Science (equivalency required for foreign education). Licenses/Certifications:
Medical Technologist (ASCP) or Medical Technologist (AMT), Certified MLS (ASCP or ASCP-International), Certified CLS (ASCP), Certified MLS (ASCP or ASCP-International) CM or ASCP Certification eligible. ASCP Certification Eligible:
Bachelor’s degree in Biological Science AND Successful completion of a NAACLS accredited MLS program within the last 5 years; or MLT (ASCP) certification and two years of full-time acceptable laboratory experience in Blood Banking, Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, Immunology and Urinalysis/Body Fluids in the U.S., Canada or an accredited laboratory within the last four years; or CLA (ASCP) certification and a bachelor’s degree in a biological science and four years of full-time acceptable experience in Blood Banking, Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, Immunology and Urinalysis/Body Fluids in the U.S., Canada or an accredited laboratory within the last eight years; or Five years of full-time acceptable clinical laboratory experience in Blood Banking, Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, Immunology and Urinalysis/Body Fluids in the U.S., Canada or an accredited laboratory within the last ten years.
Responsibilities
Performs and documents test results, quality control, maintenance procedures and associated corrective actions according to policy/procedure. Manages/performs other aspects of daily lab operations including collections, sample processing, results reporting/distribution, personnel direction (as appropriate), and clerical duties as required to maintain efficient workflow, at a competent level and according to the age/needs of the patient populations served, communicating special circumstances to appropriate personnel. Interacts with hospital personnel, volunteers, physicians and patients as to specimens and orders coming into the Laboratory and/or reporting results out according to the policies and procedures of the Laboratory Services and with sensitivity to customer needs. Complies with policies, procedures, and initiatives of laboratory services, the hospital and the system; understands, communicates and complies with standards set forth by governmental and accrediting agencies including TJC, FDA, CAP, AABB, CMS, HCFA and CLIA. Performs duties in a manner to promote quality patient care and customer service/satisfaction, while promoting safety, cost efficiency, and a commitment to the PI process. Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service. Promotes professional growth by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department goals and serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff. Models Memorial Hermann’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues. Other duties as assigned.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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