Lead Technologist - Microbiology

HHC•Indianapolis, IN

13d

About The Position

The Lead Technologist in the Microbiology section assists the Manager as the section’s primary resource for technical expertise and operations. The role models exemplary care in laboratory testing and customer service and helps others with problem solving and troubleshooting. In addition to performing all functions of a Medical Technologist, the Lead Technologist takes on responsibilities to ensure the section runs smoothly. Eskenazi Health is the public hospital division of the Health & Hospital Corporation of Marion County. Its services include primary and specialty care at a 333-bed hospital, outpatient facilities, and Eskenazi Health Center sites throughout Indianapolis.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a related science such as Biology or Chemistry from an accredited U.S. college or university; foreign degrees must be officially assessed for U.S. equivalency.
ASCP or equivalent certification and five years of discipline-related experience.
Ten years of discipline-related experience may be accepted in lieu of ASCP or equivalent certification.

Responsibilities

Follow policies and procedures to minimize errors during all phases of testing, as defined in the Medical Technologist job description.
Assist with schedules, competency assessments, new employee orientation and training, and writing or providing input on section-specific policies and procedures as requested by the Manager.
Manage inventory and order supplies; maintain instruments and equipment, potentially including instrument comparisons and linearities; monitor quality control and follow up on issues.
Ensure proficiency testing is assigned and ordered, completed on time, and accurately reported; ensure deficiencies are investigated and documented according to standard operating procedures.
Assist with implementation of new and revised procedures and instrumentation.
Complete assigned mandatory work and documentation within designated time frames, including policy and procedure reviews, required acknowledgments, annual TB testing and flu shots, section competencies, proficiency testing, and annual Eskenazi education.
Prioritize and organize work to balance tasks while maintaining quality and patient-testing turnaround-time standards; assist others in maintaining efficient workflow.
Arrive on scheduled days ready to work at the start of the shift, remain productive throughout the shift, demonstrate schedule flexibility to meet section needs, and communicate with coworkers when leaving the area.
Assist the Manager by checking final results, providing reports in Epic, contributing input for employee performance appraisals, and helping interview applicants as needed.
Assume supervisory responsibilities when the supervisor or Manager is absent and keep the section inspection-ready.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.