Lead Medical Lab Technician (MLT), Acute

Lifepoint Health•Georgetown, KY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Centerpoint Health—Georgetown, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Lead Medical Lab Technician to support its acute-care laboratory. The role oversees quality-control performance, equipment maintenance and checks, and staff training and competency assessments. The lead technician also helps the laboratory director address technical and logistical issues, including arranging coverage for unexpected absences, and participates in hospital-wide and departmental performance-improvement activities. The position serves internal coworkers and external customers, clients, patients, contractors, and vendors, and may involve access to sensitive or confidential information. The employee is expected to understand healthcare regulatory and compliance requirements, including HIPAA, and to apply relevant policies and procedures and Business Office Standards and Recommended Practices.

Requirements

Current associate’s degree in medical laboratory science or medical technology.
3–5 years of laboratory experience in high-complexity testing within specialties or subspecialties including microbiology, chemistry, hematology, serology, coagulation, urinalysis, and blood banking.
Proven technical and leadership skills.
MLT certification through ASCP or AMT.

Responsibilities

Oversee and review quality-control performance and assist staff with corrective action when controls are outside acceptable limits.
Review instrument and equipment maintenance logs monthly and assist staff with daily maintenance and troubleshooting.
Instruct and train new employees and coordinate competency assessment performance.
Coordinate and oversee quarterly and annual laboratory equipment checks according to established laboratory policy.
Assist the laboratory director with technical and logistical issues, including arranging staffing coverage for unexpected absences to meet productivity and patient-care needs.
Troubleshoot, resolve, and/or report equipment malfunctions.
Participate in hospital-wide and departmental performance-improvement activities.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Serve internal coworkers and external customers, clients, patients, contractors, and vendors.
Handle sensitive and/or confidential information and apply healthcare compliance requirements, including HIPAA.

Benefits

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