Lead Medical Technologist - Laboratory

CoxHealth•Branson, MO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned numerous honors for workplace excellence, including being named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times, and recognized by Newsweek for America’s Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare and for Women and Diversity. Forbes has acknowledged them as one of the Best Employers for New Grads, and Healthcare Innovation has recognized them as a Top Company to Work for in Healthcare. The Lead Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Scientist performs tests on blood and body fluids to determine the presence or absence of disease, monitor response to treatment, and aid in health maintenance. The Lead is responsible for ensuring compliance with policies and procedures, and review of quality control and proficiency testing as directed from technical supervisors. The Lead is responsible for daily workflow management and works with the supervisor to ensure policies, procedures, and personnel are appropriate. They are responsible for using critical thinking and clinical knowledge to assess questionable results and correlate with clinical information to determine accuracy.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree must be obtained within 90 days OR High School Diploma or equivalent AND Grandfathered status under CLIA Regulations
Certified as a Medical Technologist (ASCP)/ Clinical Laboratory Scientist from a nationally recognized laboratory certifying agency or eligible to sit for exam at time of hire; must obtain ASCP within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

At least 1-year related experience
Strong analytical/problem solving skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with different levels of management.
Demonstrates clear verbal and written communication
Excellent time management, interpersonal, presentation, organization, prioritizing, decision-making, and planning skills.
Knowledge of current information technology and an ability to lead project teams to accomplish automation projects of large size and complexity.
Proficient in all Microsoft programs; high level proficiency in Excel.

Responsibilities

Perform tests on blood and body fluids to determine the presence or absence of disease, monitor response to treatment and aid in health maintenance.
Ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
Review quality control and proficiency testing as directed from technical supervisors.
Manage daily workflow.
Work with supervisor to ensure policies, procedures and personnel are appropriate.
Use critical thinking and clinical knowledge to assess questionable results and correlate with clinical information to determine accuracy.