Blood Bank Lead Medical Technologist

SEH Saint Elizabeth Medical Center•Florence, KY

About The Position

The Blood Bank Lead Medical Technologist assists with technical oversight of daily Blood Bank and Specimen Processing activities, including personnel scheduling, quality control review, quality assurance management, workflow processing, and instrument management. The role also performs medical diagnostic testing and specimen processing in the Clinical Laboratory and supports staff with technical guidance. The Lead Medical Technologist is expected to treat patients, families, visitors, and colleagues with respect, dignity, kindness, and empathy. The position includes the responsibilities of a certified Medical Technologist, along with lead duties. It supports quality and regulatory compliance, reliable and timely reporting of test results, instrument maintenance and troubleshooting, appropriate specimen collection and processing, and the professional development and efficient use of department staff and resources. The role is regular, scheduled for 40 hours, and non-exempt.

Requirements

Baccalaureate degree in a Biological Science and completion of a NAACLS-approved Medical Technology Program, plus certification as a Medical Technologist from a nationally recognized certifying agency; OR a baccalaureate degree in a related field of Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Microbiology) and an advanced degree or certification in a related field.
Two years of related technical experience after graduation from a Medical Technology Program, either as a generalist in a laboratory department or in a laboratory section with specialized experience.
Experience must be in a similar hospital laboratory environment to the assigned position, such as an Acute Care Hospital Laboratory or Rapid Response Laboratory.
Knowledge of assigned procedures and ability to apply that knowledge to clinical situations and assist other technical staff.
Ability to identify quality control shifts and trends and resolve them as needed.
Ability to identify specimen integrity issues, medications, or other interfering substances that may affect patient testing results.

Responsibilities

Assist with technical oversight of daily Blood Bank and Specimen Processing activities, including personnel scheduling, quality control review, quality assurance management, workflow processing, and instrument management.
Perform medical diagnostic testing and specimen processing in the Clinical Laboratory.
Perform and document quality control as specified for each procedure, identify quality control shifts and trends, and resolve issues as needed.
Participate in quality assurance activities and perform proficiency testing in the same manner as patient specimens.
Document incidents that do not meet standard operating procedures in the appropriate quality assurance software for follow-up and investigation.
Apply knowledge of assigned procedures to clinical situations and patient diagnosis and management, and assist other technical staff.
Identify specimen integrity issues, medications, or other interfering substances that may affect results, and guide technical staff on follow-up procedures.
Assist with instrument troubleshooting and maintenance, ensure maintenance is completed on schedule, and assist with vendor hotline and service personnel interactions for repairs or upgrades.
Assist in ensuring test results are reported within required time frames, including calling, documenting, and following up on critical values in Laboratory Information Systems.
Assist in overseeing specimen collection according to laboratory policies and procedures for timely, accurate testing.
Clean, organize, and stock laboratory workstations and follow safety policies and procedures, including use of personal protective clothing and face shields.
Support professional development for self, department staff, other hospital personnel, community members, and students through continuing education and in-service training.
Ensure technical staff are aware of cost-saving activities and work with the Supervisor or designee on appropriate reagent ordering, stock rotation, minimizing waste and outdating, and effective use of overtime and scheduling.
Perform other duties as assigned.