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Geographic Location: Houston, Texas 77054
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Job Code: 10-00789
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Since 1976, The Woman s Hospital of Texas has been the state s premier facility dedicated solely to the care of women and newborn infants. More women choose to have their babies at The Woman s Hospital of Texas than at any other hospital in the Houston area or Texas Medical Center. Over 9,642 babies are born here every year. The Woman s Hospital offers care for normal pregnancies to high risk pregnancies and has the technological and medical expertise to provide exceptional care to the mothers and babies who are our patients. The hospital is an acute-care hospital near the Texas Medical Center with 397 licensed beds offering a full range of medical services exclusively for women and infants.
Even though every woman plans to have a normal pregnancy, existing health problems or unexpected complications may put mother and baby at risk. The Woman s Hospital of Texas always has a board-certified obstetrician/gynecologist, anesthesiologist, respiratory therapist and board-certified neonatologist at the hospital 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Woman s Hospital also has an exceptional and nationally renowned team of perinatologists.
For more information regarding The Woman s Hospital of Texas, our units and staff members please contact me at 713.791.7213
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the general supervision of the Laboratory Manager, the Medical Technologist performs routine, complex or specialized bacteriological, hematological, chemical, immunological, serological and immunoassay procedures on body fluids.
Demonstrates accuracy for all testing performed.
Observes patient safety, risk management and infection control policies and procedures
Performs related quality control and CAP required proficiency testing according to policy and procedure.
Fulfills the duty and responsibility to maintain competence and to continue personal and professional growth.
Identifies and assists with opportunities for performance improvement activities on the unit and with other service areas.
Demonstrates fiscal responsibility by taking ownership of time management, decreasing waste (of time and supplies) and promoting cost effectiveness while maintaining patient safety and quality of care. To actively market services to increase volume and awareness.
Demonstrates the ability to be an advocate for and strive to protect the health, safety and rights of the patient.
Interactions with patients and colleagues demonstrate compassion and respect for the inherent dignity, worth, and uniqueness of every individual, unrestricted by considerations of social or economic status or cultural beliefs.
Communicate effectively with other care providers (physicians, nurses, business office, and medical records) to provide for continuity of patient care and to meet the needs of the customers we serve.
Demonstrates ability to fulfill requirements of attendance, punctuality, and timekeeping practices.
Behaviors and interactions demonstrate a positive attitude, personal initiative and motivation to achieve the goals of the unit.
To uphold the standards of the profession and organization and practice ethically and with integrity.
Other duties as assigned
Job Requirements:
Education required and/or preferred:
REQUIRED: Degreed Medical Technologist/Technician, MT/ASCP, MLT/ASCP or other certification recognized by CLIA, CAP and JCAHO
Licensure/Certification
REQUIRED: Degreed Medical Technologist/Technician, MT/ASCP, MLT/ASCP or other certification recognized by Laboratory Certification Agencies.
Experience required or preferred:
PREFERRED: General one year clinical laboratory experience or equivalent clinical lab training.
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
Comprehensive knowledge of Hematology, Urinalysis, Blood Bank, Chemistry, Microbiology and related sciences. Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of laboratory instrumentation. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Ability to use independent judgment. Ability to remain calm, to think and act quickly and logically in a crisis situation.
Lynn Goodman
Recruiter
The Woman's Hospital of Texas
7600 Fannin
Houston, Texas 77054
Office: 713.791.7213
Fax: 713.791.7620
http://www.womanshospital.com
City Description:
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Facility Description:
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Job Requirements:
(MED TECH over 1.0 year(s) OR MEDICAL TECH over 1.0 year(s) OR MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST over 1.0 year(s) OR MEDICAL TECHNICIAN over 1.0 year(s) OR MED TECHNICIAN over 1.0 year(s) )
Benefits:
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Job Details |
Date Posted: 10/26/2011
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Position Type: Technician
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Job Status: Full Time
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Specialty Type: Not Specified |
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