Med Technologist Lead

St. Luke’s Health–Brazosport Hospital is located on a beautiful 25-acre campus in Lake Jackson Texas. Offering state-of-the-art diagnostic and comprehensive treatment services our hospital is home to a 154-bed patient tower level III trauma center advanced cardiac care center and full-service multidisciplinary cancer center. Our team consists of over 100 board-certified physicians and nearly 600 highly skilled employees to meet our patients’ medical needs. South Brazoria County’s premier healthcare system St. Luke’s Health–Brazosport Hospital is dedicated to providing quality care with compassion for the communities we serve.

Transfusion/Blood Bank Med Technologist Lead

JOB SUMMARY / PURPOSE
Accurately analyzes and reports all tests ordered by the medical staff in a timely manner to aid in the diagnosis and
treatment of patients. Leads others by assisting and guiding staff in decision‐making, and taking on other additional
responsibility. Coordinates patient flow and the activities of the Laboratory Department. Responsible for proper
maintenance of equipment, accreditation, and Departmental Performance Improvement. Responsible for organizing
work load as assigned. Displays professional, safe conduct in all interactions. Maintains positive working relationships
with staff, other departments, physicians and peers. Displays conduct in support of CHI St. Luke’s Health System Mission
& Vision.

ESSENTIAL KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Quality – completes work with accuracy and thoroughness.
2. Productivity – efficiently utilizes time in accomplishing work.
3. Customer Focus – lives organizational and departmental service standards.
4. Reliability – completes tasks assigned; follows up as needed.
5. Availability – meets attendance standards; is punctual; works when needed.
6. Decision Making – displays sound judgment; works with minimal supervision.
7. Initiative – seeks out productive duties in absence of guidance; is a self‐starter.
8. Adheres to Policy – follows CHI St. Luke’s Health System rules, policies, procedures and guidelines.
9. Interpersonal Relationships – cooperates, communicates and works well with others.
10. Professionalism – represents CHI St. Luke’s Health System positively in actions and appearance.

11. Performs and results test procedures on patient specimens adhering to the Section’s Standard Operating Procedures
to ensure accurate, timely reporting.
12. Ensures that major automated equipment is operational by performing required maintenance, calibration and
troubleshooting procedures.
13. Performs required Quality Control procedures and Maintains records to ensure tests are being performed within
control limits.
14. Assists in evaluation of new procedures and equipment to provide the physician with the most current laboratory
technology.
15. Promotes department‐based goals and contributes to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor
and resource to less experienced staff.
16. Promotes and assist in providing opportunities for continuing education and/or teaching, training according to the
Section Performance Standards to enhance technical skills.
17. Responsible for inventory of supplies.
18. Establishes/maintains effective and respectful communication in all collaborative relationships.Promotes
department‐based goals and contributes to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to
less experienced staff.
19. Rotates weekend/call responsibilities in a professional and accountable fashion if applicable.
20. Performs duties in accordance with that of hospital policies and procedures, and regulatory agency guidelines.
21. Accountable for maintaining required certifications.
22. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

* Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or Life
Sciences such as Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Immunology,
Microbiology, etc.
*ASCP Certification as a Medical Technologist, Medical
Laboratory Scientist or as a Specialist

*Five (5) years in a large hospital environment

*Experience with Galileo Echo instrument preferred

*Experience working with CAP and AABB standards

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