Lead Medical Technologist

HCA Healthcare•Corpus Christi, TX

About The Position

Introduction Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Lead Medical Technologist you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Corpus Christi Medical Center Doctors Regional which is part of the nations leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare. Benefits Corpus Christi Medical Center Doctors Regional offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include: Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation. Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more. Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service) Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance. Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships) Colleague recognition program Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence) Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income. Learn more about Employee Benefits Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Lead Medical Technologist where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise! Job Summary and Qualifications The Lead Technologist is responsible for providing patient testing and associated work on neonate, infant, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric inpatients as well as outpatients. They also ensure adequate supplies, proper training and orientation of new personnel/students. They perform phlebotomy/blood collections, organize, and coordinate employees in their charge. They review QC and maintenance and ensure corrective action is taken and documented for out-of-tolerance values. The Lead technologist is responsible for evaluation of employees according to their job description, ensures testing is done in a timely manner, ensures accrediting agencies guidelines for assigned area are followed, enforces safety and infection control policies, coordinates QA and Process Improvement activities in assigned area, and provides meaningful input into budget preparation.

Requirements

Bachelor Degree in a Chemical, Physical, Biological, or Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Science (MT/CLS) from an accredited institution.
MT (ASCP) or equivalent required.
Two years of experience in a lab setting required.

Responsibilities

Is able to critically review results and assures that critical values are reported to appropriate personnel.
Is able to insure testing is done in a timely manner
Is able to review QC/maintenance and assure corrective action is performed, appropriate, and documented.
Documents routine instrument maintenance.
Troubleshoots laboratory equipment assuring minimum downtime.
Gives input into employees job performance according to Job Descriptions.
Ensures that all CAP/AABB guidelines are met for assigned area (i.e. procedures written, QC reviewed, etc.)
Responsible for the implementation of test/procedures in assigned area.
Completes test authorizations (see page 8 for details).
Participates in the Medicare Laboratory Billing Compliance plan.
Alert to Errors in own work.
Uses ID badge consistently to document KRONOS time.
Completes all laboratory assigned continuing education timely.
Occurrence / discipline report frequency.
Completes annual self-evaluation timely.
Consistently completes maintenance worksheet entry.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
Colleague recognition program
Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.