Medical Laboratory Technician

Introduction

Are you looking for a work environment where diversity and inclusion thrive?
Submit your application for our Medical Laboratory Technician opening with HCA
Houston Healthcare West today and find out what it truly means to be a part of
the HCA Healthcare team.

Benefits

HCA Houston Healthcare West, offers a total rewards package that supports the
health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and
programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as 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 that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits
_Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location._
We are seeking a(an) Medical Laboratory Technician for our team to ensure that
we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care. Did you
get into our industry for these reasons? We are an amazing team that works
hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who
feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply!

Job Summary and Qualifications

Under the general supervision of the Director of Laboratory Services, the
Medical Laboratory Technician provides clinical laboratory services to
patients in accordance with accepted practices and Departmental and Hospital
standards of care.
What you will do in this role:

• Assists in data collection for statistical surveys or other reports generated by the Department.
• Participates in performance improvement activities within the Department.
• Facilitates communication between the Laboratory and members of the Medical Staff and other Hospital Departments to enhance patient care services.
• Notifies supervisor of any unusual requests to ensure maximum utilization of resources and maintenance of quality care.
• Performs computer functions as necessary according to job duties.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Utilizes specialized knowledge of clinical laboratory principles in the provision of diagnostic services.
• Utilizes specialized knowledge of clinical laboratory principles in the maintenance of instrumentation with a focus on maintenance of all quality controls.
• Utilizes specialized knowledge of clinical laboratory principles in the recording and reporting of testing results.
• Utilizes specialized knowledge of clinical laboratory principles in performing general duties.
• Bases decision-making on sound principles related to cost containment in the Department (i.e. does not waste reagents, supplies or controls).
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide clinical laboratory services to patients in relation to growth and development over their life span identifying their requirements relative to age-specific needs.
• Utilizes appropriate principles in the provision of direct patient care services.
• Communicates effectively with patients, physicians, personnel, and other personnel in the hospital to fulfill position responsibilities.
• Prioritizes activities based on demands for service in collaboration with the Director of Laboratory Services or designee.
• Maintains own professional growth through the utilization of professional organizations, in-services, workshops, seminars, and other self-directed learning activities.
• Maintains awareness of current developments and trends in the provision of clinical laboratory services.
• Maintains awareness of current Hospital and Departmental operational policies and procedures which impact on position responsibilities.
• Alert to the detection of errors in own work with appropriate corrective actions initiated.
• Ensures that problems/concerns regarding activities in the Laboratory are communicated with appropriate personnel.

# What qualifications you will need:

* Previous experience in hospital clinical laboratory preferred

• Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) must be obtained within 1 year of employment start date
• Associate Degree or equivalent military training

HCA Houston Healthcare West is a full-service, 300+ bed hospital that has
been offering exceptional care to the West Houston communities for over 30
years. We proudly provide Houston residents with exceptional healthcare,
including a vast-array of medical services from board-certified doctors and
nationally accredited departments. We are recognized as a Certified Primary
Stroke Center by the Joint Commission and under an affiliation agreement
with The Woman’s Hospital of Texas, we are able to bring our community _The
Woman’s Hospital of Texas at West Houston_ , a three-story cardiac and
critical care tower. The Sugar Land Cancer Center and the Sugar Land
Diagnostic Center, departments with HCA Houston Healthcare West, provide
additional services to meet the needs of our community. We are members of HCA
Houston Healthcare, the most comprehensive family of hospitals in the region
and part of the leading provider of healthcare in the country, HCA Healthcare.
Together we are stronger, smarter and more accessible in providing the
patient-centered care you need close to home.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical
Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years,
HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of
charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
> “There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do
> it.”- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
> HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
>
If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our
Medical Laboratory Technician opening. We promptly review all applications.
Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our
team. We are interviewing apply today!
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do
not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin,
gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability
status.
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