Texas Children's Hospital
Medical Technologist - Microbiology
Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
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Medical Technologist – Microbiology
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Job Description We are searching for a Medical Technologist who works well in a fast‑paced setting. In this position, you will perform routine and special procedures to obtain data or prepare products for the diagnosis and treatment of disease and the provision of quality patient care.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required
One of the following certifications is required: MT-STATE, MT-AAB, MT-AMT, CLSP, IMLS, BB-ASCP, C-ASCP, H-ASCP, MLS-ASCP, MT-ASCP, MB-ASCP, MP-ASCP, or MT-NCA
Responsibilities
Determine suitability of specimens and orders by verifying patient demographic information, receipt documentation, and recognizing and troubleshooting erroneous, inconsistent, and special orders
Perform routine and special procedures accurately according to policy and procedure manuals; evaluate results for correctness; recognize abnormal test results and perform appropriate problem‑solving procedures in a timely manner as documented in section records
Order supplies as needed to maintain set inventory levels and complete patient orders
Determine suitability of supplies at every step of handling from receipt to final disposition and immediately quarantine and/or discard unsuitable supplies
Perform and document results of all quality control procedures according to the written guidelines in the appropriate logs and immediately quarantine any defective reagents
Participate in the teaching of other personnel and continuing education
Take on the role of “in‑charge” technologist in the absence of the supervisor or technical specialist by prioritizing and expediting workflow and making decisions according to department guidelines and policies, and document problems encountered/resolved for review by supervisors, ensuring quality patient care
About Texas Children’s Hospital Established in 1954, Texas Children’s is a leading pediatric healthcare provider with a comprehensive network of hospitals, research institutes, and clinics across Texas. It is consistently ranked among the best children’s hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
Equal Opportunity Employer Texas Children’s is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children’s without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.
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Medical Technologist – Microbiology
role at
Texas Children’s Hospital .
Job Description We are searching for a Medical Technologist who works well in a fast‑paced setting. In this position, you will perform routine and special procedures to obtain data or prepare products for the diagnosis and treatment of disease and the provision of quality patient care.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required
One of the following certifications is required: MT-STATE, MT-AAB, MT-AMT, CLSP, IMLS, BB-ASCP, C-ASCP, H-ASCP, MLS-ASCP, MT-ASCP, MB-ASCP, MP-ASCP, or MT-NCA
Responsibilities
Determine suitability of specimens and orders by verifying patient demographic information, receipt documentation, and recognizing and troubleshooting erroneous, inconsistent, and special orders
Perform routine and special procedures accurately according to policy and procedure manuals; evaluate results for correctness; recognize abnormal test results and perform appropriate problem‑solving procedures in a timely manner as documented in section records
Order supplies as needed to maintain set inventory levels and complete patient orders
Determine suitability of supplies at every step of handling from receipt to final disposition and immediately quarantine and/or discard unsuitable supplies
Perform and document results of all quality control procedures according to the written guidelines in the appropriate logs and immediately quarantine any defective reagents
Participate in the teaching of other personnel and continuing education
Take on the role of “in‑charge” technologist in the absence of the supervisor or technical specialist by prioritizing and expediting workflow and making decisions according to department guidelines and policies, and document problems encountered/resolved for review by supervisors, ensuring quality patient care
About Texas Children’s Hospital Established in 1954, Texas Children’s is a leading pediatric healthcare provider with a comprehensive network of hospitals, research institutes, and clinics across Texas. It is consistently ranked among the best children’s hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
Equal Opportunity Employer Texas Children’s is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children’s without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.
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