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Catholic Health Initiatives Med Technologist Lead in Lake Jackson, Texas

Overview

St. Luke’s Health–Brazosport Hospital is located on a beautiful 25-acre campus in Lake Jackson Texas. Offering state-of-the-art diagnostic and comprehensive treatment services our hospital is home to a 154-bed patient tower level III trauma center advanced cardiac care center and full-service multidisciplinary cancer center. Our team consists of over 100 board-certified physicians and nearly 600 highly skilled employees to meet our patients’ medical needs. South Brazoria County’s premier healthcare system St. Luke’s Health–Brazosport Hospital is dedicated to providing quality care with compassion for the communities we serve.

Responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY / PURPOSE

Medical Technologist Lead Quality LIS (Meditech) Process Improvement

Accurately analyzes and reports all tests ordered by the medical staff in a timely manner to aid in the

diagnosis and treatment of patients. Leads others by assisting and guiding staff in decision-making, and taking

on other additional responsibility. Coordinates patient flow and the activities of the Laboratory Department.

Responsible for proper maintenance of equipment, accreditation, and Departmental Performance

Improvement. Responsible for organizing work load as assigned. Displays professional, safe conduct in all

interactions. Maintains positive working relationships with staff, other departments, physicians and peers.

Displays conduct in support of CHI St. Luke’s Health System Mission & Vision.

ESSENTIAL KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. Quality – completes work with accuracy and thoroughness. 2. Productivity – efficiently utilizes time in

accomplishing work.3. Customer Focus – lives organizational and departmental service standards.4. Reliability

– completes tasks assigned; follows up as needed.5. Availability – meets attendance standards; is punctual;

works when needed.6. Decision Making – displays sound judgment; works with minimal supervision.7.

Initiative – seeks out productive duties in absence of guidance; is a self-starter.8. Adheres to Policy – follows

CHI St. Luke’s Health System rules, policies, procedures and guidelines.9. Interpersonal Relationships –

cooperates, communicates and works well with others.10. Professionalism – represents CHI St. Luke’s Health

System positively in actions and appearance.11. Performs and results test procedures on patient specimens

adhering to the Section’s Standard Operating Procedures to ensure accurate, timely reporting. 12. Ensures

that major automated equipment is operational by performing required maintenance, calibration and

troubleshooting procedures. 13. Performs required Quality Control procedures and Maintains records to

ensure tests are being performed within control limits. 14. Assists in evaluation of new procedures and

equipment to provide the physician with the most current laboratory technology. 15. Promotes department-

based goals and contributes to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to

less experienced staff. 16. Promotes and assist in providing opportunities for continuing education and/or

teaching, training according to the Section Performance Standards to enhance technical skills. 17.

Responsible for inventory of supplies. 18. Establishes/maintains effective and respectful communication in all

collaborative relationships.Promotes department-based goals and contributes to the success of the

organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff. 19. Rotates weekend/call

responsibilities in a professional and accountable fashion if applicable.20. Performs duties in accordance with

that of hospital policies and procedures, and regulatory agency guidelines. 21. Accountable for maintaining

required certifications. 22. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Licensure and Certifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or Life Sciences

such as Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Immunology, Microbiology, etc.

*ASCP Certification as a Medical Technologist, Medical Laboratory

Scientist or as a Specialist

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

*Strong organizational skills

*Ability to communicate effectively with others

*Critical thinking skills

*Meditech Experience Required

*Experience with Quality and PI Data Management and Report Generation

PREFERRED Qualifications *Five (5) years in a large hospital environment

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Pay Range

$30.55 - $44.30 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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