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Collaborates with multidisciplinary team members to provide the very best care for our patients by providing timely and accurate lab results. Adheres to the general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships, and team building. Follows hospital policies and procedures (attendance, dress code, etc.) Follows departmental policies, guidelines and procedures Contributing to the overall quality of services, standards of performance and department reputation. Assumes responsibility for keeping informed about changes in policies and procedures. Follows scope of practice and legal consequences. Assures department specific team members are compliant with above and complete requirements in a timely manner. Creates and maintains a safe environment for self, co-workers, and facility. Demonstrating through practice, principles of Infection Control and Universal Precautions, adherence to OSHA standards, Hazardous Material Guidelines, Red Rules Compliance, JCAHO National Patient Safety Goals and CAP patient safety goals. Safeguards the rights of patients and hospital personnel to privacy by judiciously protecting information of a confidential manner. Demonstrates proper technique and use of equipment. Responds appropriately to emergency situations. Promoting customer satisfaction by being responsive to clinical needs. Demonstrates ability to perform skill specific to clinical area. Ensures complete, accurate, and timely documentation of laboratory results. Performs and maintains departmental QC. Performs maintenance on all departmental equipment and analytical devices. Proper use of technology in maintaining patient specimen flow in the laboratory area. Adherence to all quality protocols in the laboratory environment. Ensures critical patient information and data are communicated effectively with the multidisciplinary team across the continuum of care and documented properly within the patient record. Assists and/or provides the department during times of increased workload or personnel absenteeism to provide uninterrupted services to our customers. Investigates unusual test result situations, documenting appropriate corrective actions. Helps maintain adequate inventory of supplies. Communicates with the healthcare team and co-workers. Promotes a cooperative working environment by utilizing positive, constructive communication skills to facilitate proper handling of patient testing. Communicates and addresses conflicts with appropriate personnel, utilizing listening skills, showing sensitivity, and following chain of command. Communicates with co-workers using tact and in clear, concise, and thorough manner. Promotes customer satisfaction by being responsive to clinical area. Participates in patient and customer related services. Participates in annual performance reviews. Takes personal responsibility for performance. Attends department hospital/staff meetings. Performs MHS requirements in a timely manner: Blackboard, vaccinations, surveys, benefits, Team Share, performance goals. Reviews departmental routings, newsletters, minutes, emails etc. Demonstrates the ability to accept responsibility and be accountable for patient specimen handling/testing. Demonstrates the ability to collaborate with other healthcare team members and the ability to work well with co-workers. Demonstrates the ability to accept constructive
criticism from peers and management. Assumes responsibility for orientation and mentorship of new staff/students. Participates and supports system and department goals. Demonstrates ability to utilize time effectively and efficiently. Maintains professional competency by self-direction (Certification renewal, annual competencies, continuing education and professional development plan). Initiates and facilitates change to improve quality of care, keeping abreast of new developments, and contributing to productive changes in the department. Develops new programs and/or protocols to enhance patient care delivery. Recommends capital equipment or other resources to enhance patient care delivery and/or department operations. Participates in the identification, data collection and appropriate resolution of problems that may involve patients and/or department through quality process improvement activities and hospital pillars (Service, Quality, Growth, Work Place). Maintains thorough knowledge of Laboratory and Hospital computer systems. Responsible for building, validating and/or maintaining LIS computer database for respective assigned area. Serve as a resource for other staff or clients regarding laboratory and section matters.
Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Physical, Biological, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, or related field.
Special Requirements: Medical Technologist certification by ASCP, or equivalent.
Methodist Dallas Medical Center is one of North Texas' best places to work. And it keeps getting better. The flagship hospital of Methodist Health System, Methodist Dallas is a 595-bed acute care teaching and referral hospital. It is home to the only adult Level I Trauma Center in southern Dallas, the first and only Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center in southern Dallas, and the newly renovated Linda and Mitch Hart Breast Center. Celebrating more than 90 years of service, we strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcomes the skills and talents of all groups. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we've earned:
Magnet®-designated hospital
150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Hospital Review , 2023
Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer, Gold Designation, 2023
Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly® Employer, 2023
Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Liver, kidney, and pancreas transplantation programs
Methodist Health System is a faith-based organization with a mission to improve and save lives through compassionate, quality healthcare. For nearly a century, Dallas-based Methodist Health System has been a trusted choice for health and wellness. Named one of the fastest-growing health systems in America by Modern Healthcare , Methodist has a network of 12 hospitals (through ownership and affiliation) with nationally recognized medical services, such as a Level I Trauma Center, multi-organ transplantation, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care, neurosurgery, robotic surgical programs, oncology, gastroenterology, and orthopedics, among others. Methodist has more than two dozen clinics located throughout the region, renowned teaching programs, innovative research, and a strong commitment to the community. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we've earned:
TIME magazine Best Companies for Future Leaders, 2025
Great Place to Work® Certified, 2025
Glassdoor Best Places to Work, 2025
PressGaney HX Pinnacle of Excellence Award, 2024
PressGaney HX Guardian of Excellence Award, 2024
PressGaney HX Health System of the Year, 2024
Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of Methodist Health System (MHS) to select, develop, and promote employees based on individual ability and job performance. It has been, and will continue to be, the policy of MHS to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, disability, marital status, genetic information or ancestry. This policy affects decisions including, but not limited to, an employee's compensation, benefits, terms and conditions of employment, opportunities for promotion, training, development, transfer all other privileges of employment. MHS is committed to maintain a working environment free of intimidation, workplace discrimination and harassment. Retaliation or attempted retaliatory behavior that occurs as a result of an employee's exercise of their rights under this policy or any other statutorily protected right is strictly prohibited and will be grounds for disciplinary action.
