HCA Houston Healthcare
About the Role
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 Medical Laboratory Technician today with The Woman's Hospital of Texas.
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, 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 offering free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
Job Summary and Responsibilities Under the general supervision of the Laboratory Manager, the Medical Lab Technologist 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 CAP 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 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.
Effective use of laboratory instrumentation.
Performs and reports testing on quality control and patient specimens accurately and without delay.
Demonstrates competence in performing testing procedures.
Evidence of appropriate specimen identification.
Additional unit-based skills demonstrations.
Qualifications
REQUIRED: Associate Degree in Medical Technology or related field; Licensure/Certification.
REQUIRED: Must possess MLT or equivalent certification or be currently eligible to sit for MLT or equivalent certification exam.
Certification as MLT (ASCP) or equivalent required within 180 days of hire.
PREFERRED: General one-year clinical laboratory experience or equivalent clinical lab training.
About the Hospital The Woman’s Hospital of Texas is a 420+ bed hospital founded in 1976, the first women's hospital in Houston and Texas dedicated to the health of women and newborns. It offers expertise in breast health, imaging, gynecology, minimally invasive surgery, infertility, obstetrics, high-risk pregnancy, and pediatrics. Delivering 800+ babies a month and advanced neonatal care, it is part of HCA Houston Healthcare, a comprehensive healthcare provider in the region.
Equal Opportunity Statement 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.
Job Details Seniority Level: Entry level Employment Type: Full-time Industry: Hospitals and Health Care Job Function: Health Care Provider
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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, 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 offering free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
Job Summary and Responsibilities Under the general supervision of the Laboratory Manager, the Medical Lab Technologist 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 CAP 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 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.
Effective use of laboratory instrumentation.
Performs and reports testing on quality control and patient specimens accurately and without delay.
Demonstrates competence in performing testing procedures.
Evidence of appropriate specimen identification.
Additional unit-based skills demonstrations.
Qualifications
REQUIRED: Associate Degree in Medical Technology or related field; Licensure/Certification.
REQUIRED: Must possess MLT or equivalent certification or be currently eligible to sit for MLT or equivalent certification exam.
Certification as MLT (ASCP) or equivalent required within 180 days of hire.
PREFERRED: General one-year clinical laboratory experience or equivalent clinical lab training.
About the Hospital The Woman’s Hospital of Texas is a 420+ bed hospital founded in 1976, the first women's hospital in Houston and Texas dedicated to the health of women and newborns. It offers expertise in breast health, imaging, gynecology, minimally invasive surgery, infertility, obstetrics, high-risk pregnancy, and pediatrics. Delivering 800+ babies a month and advanced neonatal care, it is part of HCA Houston Healthcare, a comprehensive healthcare provider in the region.
Equal Opportunity Statement 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.
Job Details Seniority Level: Entry level Employment Type: Full-time Industry: Hospitals and Health Care Job Function: Health Care Provider
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