Medical Technologist - Microbiology at Texas Children's Careers

Houston, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Microbiology, Quality Control, Problem Solving, Patient Care, Specimen Handling, Inventory Management, Teaching, Documentation, Workflow Management, Certification, Routine Procedures, Special Procedures, Data Analysis, Troubleshooting, Abnormal Test Results, Continuing Education

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

We are searching for Medical Technologist; someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will perform routine and special procedures to obtain data or prepare products for the diagnosis and treatment of disease and the provision of quality patient care. Think you’ve got what it takes? Qualifications: · Bachelor’s degree required · One of the following certifications is required: MT-STATE, MT-AAB, MT-AMT, CLSP, IMLS, BB-ASCP, C-ASCP, H-ASCP, MLS-ASCP, MT-ASCP, MB-ASCP, MP-ASCP or MT-NCA Responsibilities: · Determines suitability of specimens and orders by verifying patient demographic information, receipt documentation, and recognizing and troubleshooting erroneous, inconsistent, and special orders · Performs routine and special procedures accurately according to policy and procedure manuals; evaluates results for correctness; recognizes abnormal test results and performs appropriate problem-solving procedures in a timely manner as documented in section records · Orders supplies as needed to maintain set inventory levels and complete patient orders · Determines suitability of supplies at every step of handling from receipt to final disposition and immediately quarantines and/or discards unsuitable supplies · Performs and documents results of all quality control procedures according to the written guidelines in the appropriate logs and immediately quarantines any defective reagents · Participates in the teaching of other personnel and continuing education · Performs assignment of "in-charge" technologist in the absence of the supervisor or technical specialist by prioritizing and expediting workflow and making decisions according to department guidelines and policies and documents problems encountered/resolved for review by supervisors for the diagnosis and treatment of disease and the provision of quality patient care

Responsibilities

The Medical Technologist will determine the suitability of specimens and perform routine and special procedures to obtain data for diagnosis and treatment. They will also evaluate results, manage inventory, and participate in the education of other personnel.