Lead Medical Technologist

St. Elizabeth Healthcare•Fort Thomas, KY

11d

About The Position

The Lead Medical Technologist assists with technical oversight of the daily activities of a laboratory department or section, including personnel scheduling, quality control review, quality assurance management, workflow processing, and instrument management. The role performs medical diagnostic testing and specimen processing in the Clinical Laboratory and supports troubleshooting, laboratory information system data flow, and downtime and recovery processes. The position requires respectful, compassionate interactions with patients, families, visitors, and coworkers. The role includes the responsibilities of a certified Medical Technologist, along with lead duties involving quality control and assurance, testing and specimen integrity guidance, instrument maintenance, timely reporting of results and critical values, specimen collection oversight, safe and orderly workstations, staff development, and cost-conscious use of supplies and staffing.

Requirements

Baccalaureate degree in a biological science and completion of a NAACLS-approved Medical Technology Program, plus certification from a nationally recognized certifying agency as a Medical Technologist; OR a baccalaureate degree in a related science field (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Microbiology) and an advanced degree or certification in a related field.
Two years of related technical experience after graduation from a Medical Technology Program, either as a laboratory generalist or in a laboratory section with specialized experience.
Experience in a similar hospital laboratory environment to the assigned position, such as an Acute Care Hospital Laboratory or Rapid Response Laboratory.

Responsibilities

Assist with technical oversight of daily laboratory department or section activities, including personnel scheduling, quality control review, quality assurance management, workflow processing, and instrument management.
Perform medical diagnostic testing and specimen processing in the Clinical Laboratory.
Perform and document quality control according to procedures and internal and regulatory guidelines; identify and resolve quality control shifts and trends.
Participate in quality assurance activities, perform proficiency testing as patient specimens, and document incidents that do not meet standard operating procedures in the appropriate QA software for investigation and follow-up.
Apply knowledge of assigned procedures to clinical situations and patient diagnosis and management, and assist other technical staff.
Identify specimen integrity issues, medications, or interfering substances that may affect test results, and guide technical staff on follow-up procedures.
Assist with oversight of instrument troubleshooting and maintenance, ensure maintenance is completed on schedule, and assist with vendor hotline and service-personnel interactions for instrument repair or upgrades.
Assist in ensuring test results are reported within required time frames, including calling, documenting, and following up on critical values in Laboratory Information Systems.
Assist in overseeing specimen collection according to laboratory policies and procedures for timely and accurate testing.
Clean, organize, and stock laboratory workstations, and follow safety policies and procedures, including use of personal protective clothing and face shields.
Support professional growth and development through continuing education and in-service training for self, department staff, hospital personnel, community members, and students.
Ensure technical staff understand cost-saving activities; work with the Supervisor or designee on appropriate reagent ordering, stock rotation to minimize waste and outdating, and effective use of staff overtime and scheduling.
Perform other duties as assigned.