Sup Medical Lab Technician- LBJ

Harris Health System is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health’s robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet® nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; and the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine at the University of Houston.

JOB SUMMARY: Performs moderate and selected high complexity tests on clinical laboratory specimens in various laboratory sections. Validates and report results of tests performed. Performs and documents Quality Control. Performs instrument and equipment maintenance according to policy and procedures. Maintains adequate stock of reagents and supplies. Participates in continuing education.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Specialized Training/Licensure: Associate Degree/ Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Science or related science Biology, Chemistry, or Physics/Certification by approved certifying agency, i.e., ASCP, NCA, AMT

Work Experience: Recent Graduate must be certified by ASCP or equivalent Board within one year of graduation.
Equipment Operated: PC, printers, scanners.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Communication Skills:
Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact)
Writing /Composing (Correspondence/Reports)

Other Skills:
Analytical, CRT, Medical Terms, Research, Statistical, P.C., MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access

Advanced Education:
Bachelor's Degree Major: Associate Degree/ Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Science or related science Biology, Chemistry, or Physics

Work Schedule: Flexible

Other Requirements: Travel between Harris Health System facilities