Lead Medical Technologist

SEH Saint Elizabeth Medical Center•Williamstown, KY

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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 instrumentation and Laboratory Information Systems during routine operations, downtime, and recovery. The Lead Medical Technologist is expected to demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness, and empathy toward patients, families, visitors, and colleagues regardless of cultural background. The position includes the responsibilities of a certified Medical Technologist, along with additional duties to support quality and safety, guide technical staff, help ensure timely reporting of results, oversee specimen collection and instrument maintenance, and support effective staffing and resource use. The role also contributes to professional development for laboratory staff and others through continuing education and in-service training.

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 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 generalist in a laboratory department or in a laboratory section with specialized experience.
Experience must be in a similar hospital laboratory environment to the assigned position, such as an acute care hospital laboratory or rapid response laboratory.

Responsibilities

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 and perform proficiency testing in the same manner as patient specimens.
Document incidents that do not meet standard operating procedures in the appropriate quality assurance software for follow-up and investigation.
Apply knowledge of assigned procedures to clinical situations and patient diagnosis and management, and assist other technical staff.
Identify specimen integrity issues, medications, or other 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 support interactions with vendor hotlines and service personnel for repairs or upgrades.
Assist in ensuring test results are reported within required timeframes, 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 of self, department staff, other hospital personnel, community members, and students through continuing education and in-service training.
Ensure technical staff understand cost-saving activities and budget parameters; work with the Supervisor or designee on appropriate reagent ordering, stock rotation, waste reduction, and effective use of overtime and staff scheduling.
Perform other duties as assigned.