Lead Medical Technologist
About The Position
The Lead Medical Technologist is responsible for providing technical guidance to peers while still performing routine and specialized laboratory testing on blood, urine, tissue and other body fluid secretions. Position: Lead Medical Technologist Department: Lab Schedule: Full Time ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES: Responsible for accurate performance of all procedures, coordinating scheduling, instrument maintenance and troubleshooting. Coordinates CAP survey performance and reporting. Observes functions of the section and makes suggestions on ways to better streamline operations. Oversees the administration of proficiency testing. Assists in the reviewing of policies and procedures, advising on new Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Reviews daily reports, including certain specimen reports makes changes if needed and reviews with supervisor. Assumes responsibility for training all new staff in all necessary areas of the section. Monitors and maintains competency of all staff throughout the section on an annual basis. Contributes to ongoing compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies for the section (including but not limited to AABB, JCAHO, CAP, OSHA, DPH, NCCLS, and CLIA). Accountable for productivity in the assigned Laboratory. Performs all duties of a medical technologist as needed. Performs other related duties as required. (The above statements in this job description are intended to depict the general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in this job. The above is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of accountable duties and responsibilities required)
Requirements
- Associate’s degree in medical technology or related science and 3-5 years’ full time experience as Clinical Laboratory Technologist, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Knowledge of complex laboratory procedures.
- Possesses communication skills sufficient to clearly, completely and accurately verbally relay laboratory data.
- Knowledge of known risk and biohazards in the lab environment.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or a related science, attainment of degree within 6 months of start date.
- 6 years in an accredited blood center or transfusion service.
- ASCP certification or equivalent
Responsibilities
- Responsible for accurate performance of all procedures, coordinating scheduling, instrument maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Coordinates CAP survey performance and reporting.
- Observes functions of the section and makes suggestions on ways to better streamline operations.
- Oversees the administration of proficiency testing.
- Assists in the reviewing of policies and procedures, advising on new Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Reviews daily reports, including certain specimen reports makes changes if needed and reviews with supervisor.
- Assumes responsibility for training all new staff in all necessary areas of the section.
- Monitors and maintains competency of all staff throughout the section on an annual basis.
- Contributes to ongoing compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies for the section (including but not limited to AABB, JCAHO, CAP, OSHA, DPH, NCCLS, and CLIA).
- Accountable for productivity in the assigned Laboratory.
- Performs all duties of a medical technologist as needed.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Benefits
- benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy)
- discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- 403(b) savings matches
- paid time off
- career advancement opportunities
- resources to support employee and family well-being
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
