Laboratory Technologist, Senior

Lifepoint Health • Rutherfordton, NC

17h • Onsite

About The Position

As a Laboratory Technologist, SR. joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in Medical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology
• MLT Certified through ASCP or AMT
• Three to five years of laboratory experience in high complexity testing within the specialties or subspecialties of microbiology, chemistry, hematology, serology, coagulation, urinalysis, and blood banking with proven technical and leadership skills

Responsibilities

• Oversees and reviews the performance of quality control and assists staff with taking necessary corrective action when controls are outside acceptable limits
• Reviews instrument and equipment maintenance logs monthly and assists staff with daily instrument maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Instructs and trains new employees and coordinates competency assessment performance.
• Coordinates and oversees the performance of quarterly and annual laboratory equipment checks per established laboratory policy.
• Utilizes critical thinking skills to assist laboratory director with technical and logistical issue including arranging staffing coverage for unexpected absences to meet productivity and patient care needs
• Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.
• Participates in hospital wide and departmental performance improvement activities.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree