Lead Medical Laboratory Technologist, Laboratory

Heywood Hospital•Gardner, MA

1d•$38 - $45

About The Position

The Lead Medical Laboratory Technologist assists with supervision of daily operations in the assigned department and the general Laboratory when needed. The role performs complex testing, supports quality assurance and instrument maintenance, helps ensure efficient workflow, and may act as technical supervisor or perform supervisory duties during a supervisor’s absence. The technologist also supports specimen collection and evaluation, communicates critical or relevant results, trains staff and students, and helps develop testing protocols. The position is 40 hours per week, evenings from 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. on weekdays, with rotating weekends. The posted pay range is $38.00–$44.93 per hour.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in science or equivalent.
Completion of clinical training in an approved school of medical technology.
Strong leadership qualities.
Responsible and attuned to hospital operations.
Self-motivated and conscientious, with a commitment to quality patient care.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands: exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds frequently, or a negligible amount constantly; frequently reach, handle, and distinguish colors; and occasionally use depth perception.

Nice To Haves

Two years of previous experience is strongly preferred.
ASCP registration is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist in supervising daily operations of the assigned department and the general Laboratory when required.
Review daily patient and quality-control logs for errors, omissions, and potential problems, and correct them as necessary.
Collaborate with the supervisor to ensure instruments are maintained and preventive care is performed according to manufacturer guidelines.
Recognize, evaluate, and resolve instrument malfunctions.
Act as technical supervisor in the supervisor’s absence, including oversight of workflow, quality assurance, inventory and ordering, and administrative functions.
Perform difficult, non-routine test procedures or assist and train other technical staff in performing them.
Evaluate, accept, or reject quality-control values according to guidelines; troubleshoot unacceptable values and take appropriate action when controls remain outside acceptable ranges.
Analyze patient and proficiency samples and prioritize work according to routine, urgent, or stat status.
Notify clinicians of abnormal results requiring immediate attention and communicate relevant patient information to other healthcare professionals who need it.
Perform venipunctures and capillary punctures when necessary, assist with specimen collection, and evaluate specimens for testing acceptability.
Educate patients and co-workers on correct specimen collection procedures and determine the quality and acceptability of collected specimens.
Assist co-workers as needed and support departmental teamwork.
Perform some or all of the supervisor’s duties for short periods when the supervisor is absent or unavailable.
Maintain a safe, organized, and clean workstation.
Acquire and apply knowledge of technological advances, disease processes, and regulatory matters through educational in-services or seminars, and teach this knowledge to others.
Enter and edit patient and specimen ordering information in the computer system to maintain accurate testing and billing records.
Orient and train new employees and students, and participate in educational activities as an instructor.
Communicate and teach the scientific principles of testing; assist with development of training curriculum when necessary.
Coordinate development of new testing protocols as assigned, including related studies, normal-range calculations, and policies and procedures to ensure test accuracy, precision, and validity.
Use department supplies and reagents cost-effectively and assist the supervisor with cost-benefit analyses for testing protocols.