Lead Medical Technologist
About The Position
Performs clinical analyses in Chemistry, Hematology, Coagulation, Immunoassay, and Urinalysis with precision, accuracy and according to laboratory policies and procedures and in accordance with all regulatory agency requirements in order to provide results of the highest level of quality to physicians and their patients. Directives will be from Laboratory Manager and Laboratory Supervisor. All duties are to be performed in accordance with the mission and values of DuPage Medical Group. Employees are further expected to provide a high quality of care, service, and kindness toward all patients, staff, physicians, and guests. Delegates staff assignments appropriately and prioritizes work schedule Monitors quality control and quality assurance on a daily, weekly and monthly basis Coordinates and monitors implementation of new reagent lots, adjusts ranges when necessary Identifies, troubleshoots and resolves technical problems related to methodology and instrumentation Coordinates preventative maintenance procedures as warranted by service agreement Staff training/competency assessments (initial, 6 month & annual) Assists with performance evaluations in conjunction with supervisor Contributes to policy and procedure development Proficiency testing oversight, responsible for submitting results Maintains adequate inventory of supplies Monitors and reviews reported results Participates in development and education Supervises work performed by department and may delegate work to staff members. Counsels and coaches the team by guiding, directing, motivating, and mediating conflict resolution. Assists with staff development, new employee orientation, and training. Monitors and ensures staff compliance with policies and procedures. May be responsible for performance evaluations as required by Human Resources. Responsible for managing the schedule, time keeping, and payroll if necessary. Any other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Current Medical Technologist, Medical Laboratory Scientist or Clinical Lab Scientist certification is required (ASCP/AMT).
- Bachelor's degree in a science related area
- Clinical laboratory experience required
- Must have a current understanding of various methodologies for specific testing including: limitations of testing, reference methods, cross-reactivity, sensitivity, specificity, appropriate test utilization, and interpretation of results.
- Must have current knowledge of CLIA, CAP and OSHA guidelines and regulations.
Nice To Haves
- leadership experience is preferred.
- Experience with Roche, Siemens and Sysmex analyzers a plus.
Responsibilities
- Performs clinical analyses in Chemistry, Hematology, Coagulation, Immunoassay, and Urinalysis with precision, accuracy and according to laboratory policies and procedures and in accordance with all regulatory agency requirements in order to provide results of the highest level of quality to physicians and their patients.
- Delegates staff assignments appropriately and prioritizes work schedule
- Monitors quality control and quality assurance on a daily, weekly and monthly basis
- Coordinates and monitors implementation of new reagent lots, adjusts ranges when necessary
- Identifies, troubleshoots and resolves technical problems related to methodology and instrumentation
- Coordinates preventative maintenance procedures as warranted by service agreement
- Staff training/competency assessments (initial, 6 month & annual)
- Assists with performance evaluations in conjunction with supervisor
- Contributes to policy and procedure development
- Proficiency testing oversight, responsible for submitting results
- Maintains adequate inventory of supplies
- Monitors and reviews reported results
- Participates in development and education
- Supervises work performed by department and may delegate work to staff members. Counsels and coaches the team by guiding, directing, motivating, and mediating conflict resolution.
- Assists with staff development, new employee orientation, and training. Monitors and ensures staff compliance with policies and procedures.
- May be responsible for performance evaluations as required by Human Resources.
- Responsible for managing the schedule, time keeping, and payroll if necessary.
- Any other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits that include healthcare navigation assistance.
- Access to a mental health benefit at no cost.
- Employer provided life and disability insurance.
- $5,250 Tuition Reimbursement per year.
- Immediate 401(k) match.
- 40 hours paid volunteer time off.
- A culture committed to community engagement and social impact.
- Up to 12 weeks parental leave at 100% pay and a financial benefit for adoption and surrogacy for non-physician team members once eligibility requirements are met.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
