POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the general supervision of the Laboratory Service Director and according to established policies and procedures, performs various Clinical Laboratory tests in one or more sections of the Laboratory. Analyzes and interprets test results and ensures accuracy of same. Uses technical competencies and judgment to respond and handle situations as they arise. Assists with the Laboratory PI program, ordering of supplies, developing procedures and other areas as needed. Senior technologists assume responsibility for charge duties when the Lab Service Director or Assistant Lab Director is not on-site.
SHIFT DETAILS:
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Service
- Consistently supports and communicates the Mission, Vision, and Values of St. Joseph Medical Center.
- Upholds the Standards of Conduct and Corporate compliance
- Volunteers to fill shift vacancies and accommodates schedule to meet department needs.
- Participates in PI activities by participating in teams, giving input to resolve problems 1m rove enhance operations.
People
- Consistently follows patient and facility guidelines and procedures in performance.
- Collaborates with inter and interprofessional colleagues to ensure quality outcomes.
- Works cooperatively with others, time permitting to accomplish other tasks as needed for the benefit of the Laboratory.
Quality
- Communicable conditions.
- Identifies risks and hazards to patients through various risk assessments, with actions taken to mitigate patient harm.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Follows the St. Joseph Medical Center Guidelines related to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), designed to prevent or detect unauthorized disclosure of Protected Health Information (PHI).
- Handles, processes, tests, analyzes, prepares reports on and maintains records of specimens ana patient test results according to established policies and procedures.
- Applies knowledge on the clinical significance of test results and according to established procedures, communicates these results to the appropriate medical personnel.
- Operates, performs quality control, maintains instrumentation* calibration, maintenance and take function check on following equipment as attached.
- Be able to monitor, troubleshoot and/or take correct action.
- Inform appropriate personnel when problems arise.
- Performs and documents proficiency testing in same manner as patient samples.
- Supportive of the compliance program set forth by St. Joseph Medical Center and demonstrated by:
- Upholds the Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance.
- Adheres to and helps to enforce all compliance policies relevant co his/her area.
- Assures timely compliance education as requested by the Compliance Officer and/or through corporate initiatives.
Growth
- Maintains competency and knowledge of current standards of practice, trends, and developments.
- Enhances the patient's experience by fostering a positive relationship with customers.
- Contributes to improving HCAHPS results.
- Maintains knowledge of current trends and development in the field.
- Pursues resolution to problems, give updates on status of tests, etc. and communicates/dialogs appropriately with health care providers to resolve.
Finance
- Promotes stewardship of hospital resources while ensuring quality patient care.
- Assures that adequate supplies/reagents/materials are on hand in the assigned section.
MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Education
- College Degree from an Accredited College in Biology or a closely related field required:
- Associates (2-year degree).
- Bachelors (4-year degree).
Skills
- Technical, critical thinking and interpersonal skills relevant to area in order to effectively communicate with physicians, health team members, patients, and families.
- Ability to prioritize work with minimal supervision, to independently carry out the duties of the position.
- Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Basic computer knowledge.
- Ability to work under stress to perform effectively in the position.
- Demonstrates flexibility and initiative in workflow management.
- Ability to perform routine and specialized laboratory procedures.
Preferred
- Medical Laboratory Technician Certification: MLT (ASCP), MLT (AMT) upon hire is preferred.
- One year of experience preferred.
- Bi-or-multilingual preferred.
Houston's oldest hospital is GROWING!
Welcome to St. Joseph Medical Center (SJMC), Houston's first and only downtown hospital delivering world-class care for the last 137 years and looking forward to the next century of exceptional care to Houstonians when they need us most.
Whether it's for a scheduled surgery, the birth of a baby, an unexpected emergency, or an outpatient visit, we have staff available around the clock to provide you access to immediate, quality health care. SJMC has been providing health care services to Greater Houston residents for over 130 years, which should give you great comfort in knowing that we have a great tradition of caring for our community. We strive to meet our patients' expectations and encourage our patients to provide us with feedback on how we can help them have the best experience possible while they're in our care.
Over the last years we have expanded our services to include the Advanced Wound Care Center, Comprehensive Cardiac and Vascular Services, the Women's Center, the St. Joseph Maternal Fetal Medicine Center, and a Weight Loss Surgery Program, just to name a few. As you work with our physicians, nurses, case managers, educators, and other staff, you will be guided through your health care journey, from diagnosis to treatment, with compassion every step of the way.
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are at the foundation of the care St Joseph Medical Center provides to our community we are privileged to support in all of our employment practices. We do not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic.