Laboratory Technologist, Senior

Lifepoint Health • Rutherfordton, NC

17d

About The Position

Assists in the day to day operations of the clinical laboratory services. Collects specimens and performs laboratory testing in all areas of the clinical laboratory to aid providers in the diagnosis and/or monitoring of various disease states. Reports to: Director of Laboratory Services FLSA: Non-Exempt Education: Associate's degree in Medical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology Licenses: MLT Certified through ASCP or AMT Certifications: None Listed Minimum Work Experience 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 Required Skills Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Ability to communicate with a wide range of individuals in a constructive and professional manner.

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
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Ability to communicate with a wide range of individuals in a constructive and professional manner.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees