Medical Lab Technician
Department: EMS/Labs
Location: Houston , TX
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About the Position
The Medical Laboratory Technician at Harris Health will perform moderate and select high complexity tests on clinical laboratory specimens in various laboratory sections. You will need to validate and report the results of the tests performed in addition to performing and documenting Quality Control. The Medical Lab Tech also performs instrument and equipment maintenance according to policy and procedures as well as ensures the lab maintains adequate stock of reagents and supplies.
About Harris Health Systems
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 the 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, and 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 more than 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.
Requirements
- Associate's Degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or related Biology, Chemistry, or Physics
- Must be certified by ASCP or equivalent Board within 1 year of hire
- One of the following from the ASCP, NCA, or AMT within 1 year of hire:
- Medical Technology Certification
- Clinical Laboratory Science Certification
- Biology, Chemistry, or Physics Medical Lab Technician Certification
- Willing to travel between HCHD facilities
Benefits
- Day 1 Benefits - Benefits are available the first day of hire
- $10k student loan repayment
- Shift differentials (Evenings, Nights, Weekends, Holidays)
- 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 - After 6 months of employment
- and more!