Hiring Post: Medical Technologist – Night Shift (Ben Taub Hospital)
Compensation: $31.97 to $40.77/hour

Career Area: Laboratory
Location: Ben Taub Hospital, Houston, TX 77030
Position Type: Full-Time
Job ID: 179047

Benefits

• Day 1 medical, dental, and vision coverage
• $10k student loan repayment
• Shift differentials (Evenings, Nights, Weekends, Holidays)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
• Life and AD&D insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Subsidized parking
• Access to a credit union
• Employee disaster relief support
• Tuition Reimbursement (available after 6 months of employment)

About the Position

Harris Health System is seeking a Medical Technologist to join the night shift team at Ben Taub Hospital. In this role, you will perform a variety of routine and specialized diagnostic procedures on clinical specimens to support the diagnosis and treatment of diseases.

Responsibilities include conducting high-complexity testing, validating and reporting results, maintaining quality control, and ensuring proper maintenance of laboratory equipment. You will also manage inventory of reagents and supplies while participating in continuing education to stay current with best practices.

About Harris Health System

Harris Health System is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, focusing on low-income, uninsured, and underinsured populations through acute care, primary care, wellness, disease management, and population health services.

Its flagship hospitals — Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) — anchor a network of 39 clinics, health centers, and specialty locations, including telemedicine services. Harris Health is nationally recognized for Magnet® nursing excellence, NCQA patient-centered care, and strong academic partnerships with institutions such as Baylor College of Medicine, UTHealth, MD Anderson Cancer Center, and the University of Houston.

Requirements

• Education:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology or related science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics)
  • OR completion of a Medical Technology Training Program
  • OR Associate Degree in Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Science with ASCP Certification (MT)
• Certification:
  • Certification by approved agencies (ASCP, NCA, AMT) preferred
• Communication Skills:
  • Above Average Verbal (heavy public contact)
  • Strong written communication (correspondence and reports)
• Technical Skills:
  • Proficiency in PC, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access
• Knowledge/Skills:
  • Analytical skills
  • Medical terminology
  • Research and statistical knowledge
• Equipment Knowledge:
  • Experience with PCs, printers, and scanners
• Other Requirements:
  • Ability to travel between Harris Health facilities

Join Harris Health System and contribute to delivering high-quality laboratory services that support patient care and outcomes.