
Medical Laboratory Specialist
At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community. When we say every member of our community, that includes our employees. We know that when our employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they are inspired to create moments that exceed expectations, while prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization and efficiency. If you want to advance your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier communities, now and for generations to come, we want you to be a part of our team.
Job Summary
Position is responsible for providing, maintaining, and supporting Laboratory Services Quality Management program.Job Description
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's Degree (Equivalency Required for Foreign Education)
Licenses/Certifications:
- Medical Technologist (ASCP) or Medical Technologist (AMT)
- Certified CLS (ASCP), Certified MLS (ASCP or ASCP-International) or Certified MLS (ASCP or ASCP-Internatio) CM
Experience / Knowledge / Skills:
- Five or more (5+) years of clinical laboratory experience including responsibilities in a lead/senior role
Principal Accountabilities
- Coordinates proficiency orders receives and distributes proficiency testing samples, and analyzes all proficiency data and exception reports to comply within CAP acceptable guidelines.
- Coordinates non-proficiency testing for accuracy.
- Ensures that operations are compliant to conditions and standards set forth by various governmental and accrediting agencies including TJC, FDA, CAP, AABB, HCFA, OSHA and CLIA.
- Prepares various QA/QI reports for the Monthly Operating Report and Laboratory Services Quality Plan. Examples include turnaround times, red arm bands, critical values.
- Provides computer support for changing test table and quality control builds.
- Analyzes quality control data and provides a summary to Laboratory and Medical Directors.
- Conducts required function and equipment checks.
- Ensures a safe laboratory environment by performing safety checks, gathering safety data for various quality assurance reports, preparing safety tests and serving as a resource for the laboratory safety program.
- Evaluates new instrumentation, new methods, new reagents and quality control to support laboratory testing within the system. This required performing validations of analyzers and documenting precision and accuracy of tests.
- Recognizes that customers include patients, physicians, administration and other departments. Implements and maintains effective processes to monitor and improve customer satisfaction. Supports System and campus customer service initiatives. Utilizes and supports the use of PIC principles.
- Supports the System Quality Initiative. Utilizes and supports the use of Quality processes, techniques and principles to improve key processes. Ensures that processes are in place, which adequately monitor and ensure the validity of laboratory results. Participates in multidisciplinary teams to improve campus processes.
- Builds and maintains effective relationships with Laboratory and Medical Directors, other members of management and employees. Is sensitive to the needs of others. Demonstrates the behavioral expectations in an exemplary manner.
- Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
- Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education, skills competency, supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.
- Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences. Models Memorial Hermann’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
- Other duties as assigned.
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