Medical Lab Technician

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About the Role

This is a PRN position for a Medical Laboratory Scientist at Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital in Houston, TX. You'll work 8 hour shifts, typically starting between 5:00 and 6:00 in the morning. The schedule is based on what the lab needs.

You're someone who can handle both routine and complex lab work. That means you need to understand how different techniques, principles, and equipment fit together. A big part of this job is using your own judgment to solve day to day technical problems so we can get quality results out quickly and efficiently.

What You'll Do

• Run qualitative and quantitative tests using various analyzers or manual methods.
• Organize your workload, set priorities, and meet expected turnaround times.
• Investigate and help resolve any test discrepancies you find; notify management when needed.
• Perform instrument calibrations, validations, quality control testing, maintenance, and function checks.
• Help maintain the lab environment by restocking supplies as needed and using resources efficiently.
• Collaborate with the patient care team by communicating pertinent information clearly.
• You might also help teach students or new employees when assigned.

The Background We're Looking For

A Bachelor’s degree is required. One year of work or training experience in a hospital laboratory is preferred. Experience working as a generalist rotating through all areas of a lab is ideal; if you've got prior experience in blood bank, that's a big plus for us.

Certs & Licenses

This part is important:

You must be eligible for certification when you start. Then, within 18 months of hire, you need to have one of these certifications:

• A Medical Technologist (MT), Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS), Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), or categorical certification from the ASCP Board of Certification (BOC).
• A Medical Technologist (MT), Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Molecular Diagnostics Technologist certification from American Medical Technologists (AMT).
• A Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) certification from the National Credentialing Agency for Laboratory Personnel (NCA).

The Skills You Need to Bring

• The ability to adapt to multiple ongoing priorities and organize heavy workflow with minimal supervision.
• A strong eye for detail with a commitment to accuracy.
• The independent judgment to recognize problems, figure out causes, and take corrective action.
• The ability to recognize changes that are critical to patient care.
• Basic computer skills; you'll operate multiple systems including Hospital/Laboratory Information Systems and Office software to manage records.
• The ability to communicate effectively in English with patients, physicians, family members, and coworkers in line with our customer service focus. This includes activities impacting safety or security.