Medical Technologist

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a(an) Medical Technologist with Corpus Christi Medical Center you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Medical Technologist has the appropriate educational background to perform laboratory procedures using established and approved protocols that require the broad exercise of independent judgement and responsibility with minimal technical supervision.

What you will do in this role:

• The Medical Technologist has the appropriate educational background to perform laboratory procedures using established and approved protocols that require the broad exercise of independent judgement and responsibility with minimal technical supervision.

• The MT also maintains equipment and records, performs quality assurance activities related to test performance; and functions as a supervisor, educator, manager, or researcher within a medical laboratory setting.

• The MT performs a broad range of laboratory procedures or concentrates their activities in one area such blood banking, chemistry, hematology, immunology, microbiology. The MT understands the roles and relationships of practitioners in the health-related fields. The MT also integrates all aspects of the technician’s role.

• The MT evaluates and solves problems related to the collection and processing of biological specimens for analysis. The MT performs waived, moderate, and high complexity laboratory procedures, recognizes deviation from expected result; analyzes and corrects problems using scientific principles, analyzes quality control data, make judgements concerning the result and take appropriate action to maintain accuracy and precision.

• The MT answers inquiries regarding test results, methodology, test specificity and sensitivity, and factors that influence test results. The MT participates in the evaluation of new techniques and procedures in the laboratory in terms of personnel, equipment, space, method comparison, cost analysis, and establishment of reference interval; writes and revises technical procedures.

• The MT incorporates principle of educational methodology in the instruction of new employees and students in the laboratory’s in-service/continuing education program. The MT gives direction and guidance to Medical Laboratory Technicians (MLT) and supports personnel. The MT develops special projects and demonstrates laboratory technical skills to new employees and students.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:

• STANDARD I
  - Job Knowledge/Productivity/Leadership Completes position responsibilities by following established guidelines & protocols within the appropriate time frame.

• STANDARD II
  - Communication/Citizenship/Customer Relations Demonstrates good skills in all forms of communication. Works well with others in a spirit of teamwork and cooperation.

• STANDARD III
  - Education/Development/Initiative Maintains education and development appropriate for position

• STANDARD IV
  - Hospital/Department Policies & Procedures Adheres to established hospital and department guidelines & protocols. Supports hospital mission, vision and values.

• STANDARD V
  - Position Performance Criteria/Essential Job Functions Performs position specific job functions at an acceptable level

POSITION

QUALIFICATION:

• Bachelor Degree in a Chemical, Physical, Biological, or Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Science (MT/CLS) from an accredited institution.

• MT (ASCP) or equivalent required.

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a clinical laboratory preferred.

Corpus Christi Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and…