Lead Medical Technologist

SEH Saint Elizabeth Medical Center•Fort Thomas, KY

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About The Position

The Lead Medical Technologist assists with technical oversight of daily activities in a laboratory department or section, including personnel scheduling, quality control review, quality assurance, workflow processing, and instrument management. The role performs medical diagnostic testing and specimen processing in the Clinical Laboratory and supports troubleshooting, maintenance, and data flow for laboratory instrumentation and information systems, including downtime and recovery. The position also promotes respectful, compassionate interactions with patients, families, visitors, and coworkers.

Requirements

Baccalaureate degree in a biological science, completion of a NAACLS-approved Medical Technology Program, and 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 laboratory generalist or in a specialized laboratory section.
Experience in a similar hospital laboratory environment to the assigned position, such as an acute care hospital laboratory or rapid response laboratory.
Knowledge of quality control, quality assurance, clinical laboratory testing, specimen processing, instrument troubleshooting and maintenance, and laboratory information systems.
Ability to recognize factors that may affect test results and guide technical staff on appropriate follow-up.

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 investigation and follow-up.
Apply knowledge of assigned procedures to clinical situations and patient diagnosis and management, and assist other technical staff.
Assess whether specimen integrity issues, medications, or other interfering substances affect test results; guide technical staff on follow-up procedures.
Assist with oversight of instrument troubleshooting and maintenance, ensure maintenance is completed on schedule, and help coordinate with vendor hotlines and service personnel for repairs 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 with oversight of specimen collection in accordance with laboratory policies and procedures.
Clean, organize, and stock laboratory workstations and follow safety policies and procedures, including use of personal protective clothing and face shields.
Support professional 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 reagent ordering, stock rotation, waste reduction, and appropriate use of overtime and staff scheduling.
Perform other duties as assigned.