Lead Medical Laboratory Scientist - Days
Company: Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital
Location: Spring
Posted on: November 1, 2024
Job Description:
At Houston Methodist, the Lead Medical Laboratory Scientist
position is responsible for serving as the lead person for the
assigned section(s) within Laboratory Services and in this capacity
performs lead job duties and/or regularly leads projects or
performs specialized responsibilities as a regular part of normal
job responsibilities. This position serves as the liaison between
management, staff and physicians for routine matters, resolving
questions and issues. This position serves to support staff in
ensuring the delivery of exceptional patient care and adherence to
standards of practice for optimal patient safety, quality outcomes,
and customer service. Duties may be varied and may include many of
the following: organize work schedules, create work assignments,
review timecards for accuracy, conduct quality assurance audits of
staff performance, develop and implement quality improvement
activities, train and mentor staff, provide feedback on staff
performance and developmental needs, collect/analyze/report on
data, prepare reports on performance and metrics, and other
responsibilities of a similar nature and level. This position
performs Medical Laboratory Scientist/Specialist functions, such as
performing both routine and complex analyses and ensuring that
specimens are accessioned and processed expeditiously in order to
deliver quality laboratory results in an effective and cost
efficient manner. This position also fulfills the duties of
Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) General
Supervisor when required.
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Promotes a positive work environment and leads the team to be
dynamic and a focused work unit that actively helps one another to
achieve optimal department results. Collaborates with all members
of the patient care team by actively communicating and reporting
pertinent patient care information and data in a comprehensive
manner. Role models to team members effective communication skills,
assisting in their development of such skills.
- Effectively implements protocols and objectives with team
members to result in optimization of staff performance, teamwork,
patient safety, and customer service. Provides feedback to
management on team member performance and conduct. Develops skills
of team members and continually assists with improving skills,
performance and outcomes. Interviews applicants and provides input
into hiring of new staff.
- Participates in laboratory and organization wide initiatives.
Represents Laboratory Services in committees as directed.
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Coordinates the workflow, processes, staff assignments, and
services provided for assigned laboratory section(s), adjusting as
needed, to result in optimum patient care, throughput and patient
experiences. Ensures turnaround time expectations as defined by
management are met by the section teams.
- Serves as liaison between team members, management and
physicians, resolving routine matters for the shift and sections.
- Performs qualitative and quantitative tests and examination
using various analyzers and/or manual methods.
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Performs the six elements of competency for test systems used
to generate patient test results in all areas assigned to work.
- Recognizes, investigates and correctly resolves test
discrepancies. When problems arise, takes appropriate action to
investigate and address and notifies management for follow-up.
- Develops plan, leads implementation, and performs data analysis
of validations. Coordinates instrument maintenance and repairs.
Assists with policy review and submission.
- Independently handles resolution of complex problems and issues
for section. Serves as escalation support for less experienced
staff.
- Oversees section compliance by reviewing and responding to
College of American Pathologists (CAP) Accreditation Checklists
questions/findings. Completes online CAP Inspector Training.
Investigates and responds to reports on patient safety matters.
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and
prioritize daily tasks. Provides leadership to staff on efficient
utilization of time according to budgetary guidelines. Accurately
reviews and edits team member's timecards for management approval.
- Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies.
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Generates and communicates new ideas and suggestions that will
improve quality or service.
- Seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline
competencies for self and others with a focus on continual
development. Gains and utilizes knowledge of new technologies that
are emerging for laboratory.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the
employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job
duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise
job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
EDUCATION
- Bachelor's degree
- If fulfilling the duties of CLIA General Supervisor -
Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical
laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited
institution
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Three years of experience in a clinical laboratory as a Medical
Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist or comparable role
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED
- Must have one of the following required certifications:
- • Preferred - Certified as a Medical Technologist, Clinical
Laboratory Scientist, Medical Laboratory Scientist, or categorical
certification by Board of Certification (ASCP)
- • Certified as a Medical Technologist by American Medical
Technologists (AMT)
- • Certified as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist by National
Credentialing Agency for Laboratory Personnel (NCA)
- • HLA only - One of the following is required:
◊ Medical Technologist, MT(ASCP) or Medical Laboratory Scientist,
MLS(ASCP) certification
◊ Certified by American Board of Histocompatibility and
Immunogenetics (ABHI)
- • Microbiology only - One of the following is required:
◊ Medical Technologist, MT(ASCP) or Medical Laboratory Scientist,
MLS(ASCP) certification
◊ Microbiology, M(ASCP) certification
◊ Clinical microbiology registry from American Society for
Microbiology, RM(AAM)
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely
perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills,
competency assessments, and performance evaluations
- Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the
English language necessary to perform the essential functions of
this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or
employee safety or security
- Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians,
family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a
customer service focus and application of positive language
principles
- Exhibits strong interpersonal, teamwork and leadership skills
with all levels of the healthcare team and assures delivery of
excellent customer service to all patients, visitors, physicians
and co-workers
- Adapts to multiple ongoing priorities including organizing
heavy workflow with minimal supervision
- Demonstrates critical thinking skills
- Strong attention to detail and ability to achieve and maintain
accuracy
- Ability to work independently and execute above average
technical skills
- Demonstrates sound judgment and discretion to recognize
problems ranging from simple to complex, identify causes and take
corrective action
- Strong training, leadership, and mentoring skills
- Able to research information for new platforms and/or emergent
technologies
- Possesses basic computer knowledge; operates multiple computer
systems to include, Hospital/Laboratory Information Systems and
Office software to maintain patient and testing records and other
related documents
- Ability to recognize changes that are critical to patient
careSUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
WORK ATTIRE
- Uniform No
- Scrubs Yes
- Business professional Yes
- Other (department approved) NoON-CALL*
*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during
emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless
of selection below.
- On Call* YesTRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**
- May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area
Yes
- May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area YesCompany
Profile:Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital, scheduled to open in
the first quarter of 2025, will be Houston Methodist's ninth
hospital and will incorporate the most advanced technology
available from the day the doors open. With 100 beds (at our
opening; licensed for 276) and a prime location in the heart of the
rapidly growing U.S. 290 corridor, the hospital will be equipped
with technologically advanced innovations implemented during COVID,
many of them designed to make patient communication with
physicians, staff and families the very best and most effective in
any health care facility. Even though the hospital won't be fully
operational until 2025, we have several services and specialties
opening in 2024.Houston Methodist is an equal opportunity employer
inclusive of women, minorities, disabled persons and veterans.Equal
Employment OpportunityHouston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity
Employer.Equal employment opportunity is a sound and just concept
to which Houston Methodist is firmly bound. Houston Methodist will
not engage in discrimination against or harassment of any person
employed or seeking employment with Houston Methodist on the basis
of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or
other characteristics protected by law. VEVRAA Federal Contractor -
priority referral Protected Veterans requested.
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