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Med Technologist Lead - 2-11:30P - LBJ

Pay: $34.34 to $43.78/hour
Job Status: Full-Time
Location: Houston, TX 77026
Job Reference #: 173941

Benefits:

• Day 1 Benefits - Available the first day of hire
• $10k student loan repayment
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Subsidized parking
• Credit union
• Employee disaster relief
• Tuition Reimbursement - Available after 6 months of employment

About the Position:
Harris Health System is seeking a Lead Medical Technologist to oversee and assist in the technical activities of the Laboratory at LBJ Hospital. This role involves reviewing, organizing, and maintaining laboratory procedures and operations, as well as providing feedback and technical guidance to laboratory personnel. The Lead Medical Technologist will contribute to policy development, ensure staff stay current on laboratory techniques, and assist the supervisor with evaluations. This position offers the opportunity to lead a team in delivering exceptional diagnostic services within a dynamic healthcare environment.

About Harris Health System:
Harris Health is a nationally recognized health system comprising three teaching hospitals and an extensive network of ambulatory care centers serving the people of Harris County, Texas, since 1966. Staffed by faculty, fellows, and residents from two nationally ranked medical schools, Baylor College of Medicine and The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth), Harris Health is the first healthcare system in Houston to receive the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) designation for its network of patient-centered medical homes. Both LBJ and Ben Taub Hospitals earned the ANCC Magnet Designation in 2020.

Each year, Harris Health provides more than 1.8 million total outpatient visits through its over 40 ambulatory care facilities. Additionally, Harris Health sees more than 177,000 emergency visits at its Level 1 and Level 3 trauma centers and 35,000 hospital admissions through its three hospitals: Ben Taub, LBJ, and Quentin Mease.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the review, organization, and maintenance of laboratory technical activities.
• Provide input on policies, procedures, and new technical developments.
• Offer feedback to supervisors on personnel performance for evaluations.
• Ensure laboratory personnel maintain current knowledge of techniques, procedures, and equipment operation.

Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in medical technology/medical lab science, or chemical, physical, or biological science from an accredited institution.
• Certification: Certification by ASCP, NCA, ABB, or AMT (MT, MLS, or MLT).
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in applicable lab sections (e.g., chemistry, hematology, blood bank, microbiology, molecular, or flow cytometry).
• Skills: Strong written communication skills for reports and correspondence; proficiency in MS Word, MS Outlook, and PC use.
• Schedule: Must be available for weekends, holidays, flexible shifts, and overtime.
• Hematology and Chemistry experience required (2 yr min) 
• ASCP or other agency certification required

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Join our dedicated team at Harris Health System and make a meaningful impact in delivering exceptional patient care and diagnostic services.