Medical Laboratory Science Student

At Houston Methodist, the Medical Laboratory Science Student position spends twelve months in a course of coordinated lectures and structured practical experiences in the clinical laboratories which is designed to present the theory of analytical procedures performed in the Laboratory Medicine sections and the relationship between the results obtained and disease states. This position performs analyses on actual patient specimens under the constant supervision of a Medical Laboratory Scientist. Upon successful completion of the course, the Medical Laboratory Science Student position will be eligible for the examination and certification provided by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists Board of Certification.

FLSA STATUS
Non-exempt

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

• Baccalaureate degree and satisfactorily completed the required prerequisite courses OR completed all courses required by a college or university with whom the Houston Methodist Hospital Medical Laboratory Science Program has an affiliation agreement and is eligible for a baccalaureate degree upon successful completion of the HM program
• Minimum grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
• Completed the prerequisite coursework within the last seven years OR updated academic skills by completing college courses in immunology, chemistry and microbiology
• Transcript evaluation by an accredited United States evaluation agency for all prerequisite coursework earned outside of the United States

EXPERIENCE

• No experience

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going evaluations consisting of one or more of the following: skills, competency assessments and/or performance reviews
• Exhibits strong interpersonal and team player skills with all levels of the healthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer service to all patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers
• 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
• Possesses these intellectual skills: comprehension, measurement, mathematical calculation, reasoning, integration, analysis, comparison, self-expression, and criticism
• 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

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic, team 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.

SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Using a clinical grade binocular microscope, discriminates among fine differences in structure and color (hue, shading, and intensity) in microscopic specimens.

QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Maneuvers phlebotomy and culture acquisition equipment to collect laboratory specimens from patients.
• Controls laboratory equipment (i.e., pipettes, inoculating loops, test tubes) and adjusts instruments to perform laboratory procedures.
• Maintains a safe environment within the Laboratory, following all policies and procedures for safety, hazardous materials, security and emergency preparedness.

FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Manages the use of time and systematizes actions in order to complete professional and technical tasks within realistic constraints.
• Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies. Restocks section inventory levels as needed.

GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Reads and comprehends technical and professional materials (i.e., textbooks, magazine and journal articles, handbooks, and instruction manuals).
• Critically evaluates her or his own performance, accepts constructive criticism, and looks for ways to improve.

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
WORK ATTIRE

• Uniform: No
• Scrubs: Yes
• Business professional: No
• Other (department approved): Yes

ON-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* No

TRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**

• May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
• May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

• Baccalaureate degree and satisfactorily completed the required prerequisite courses OR completed all courses required by a college or university with whom the Houston Methodist Hospital Medical Laboratory Science Program has an affiliation agreement and is eligible for a baccalaureate degree upon successful completion of the HM program
• Minimum grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
• Completed the prerequisite coursework within the last seven years OR updated academic skills by completing college courses in immunology, chemistry and microbiology
• Transcript evaluation by an accredited United States evaluation agency for all prerequisite coursework earned outside of the United States

EXPERIENCE

• No experience