Med Tech Lead - Lab - Hematology & Blood Bank

Broadlawns Medical Center•Socorro, NM

16d

About The Position

The Lead Medical Laboratory Technologist serves as the laboratory leader for the designated section and performs the duties of a Medical Laboratory Technologist. The role includes writing and maintaining laboratory procedures, monitoring quality control, assessing employee competency, coordinating proficiency testing, validating new testing procedures, monitoring section supplies, and ordering supplies as needed. The position is scheduled for the 6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. shift. The role requires accurate and timely reporting of test results, maintenance of analyzers and equipment, and completion of end-of-shift tasks. The Lead Medical Laboratory Technologist also demonstrates service excellence, teamwork, cooperation, and respect when serving internal and external customers.

Requirements

Graduate, or be a student expected to graduate within six months, with a bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science (MLS), Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS), or Medical Technology (MT); alternatively, hold a bachelor's degree in a related science field plus a certificate in MLS, CLS, or MT recognized by NAACLS.
Certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or equivalent is required within one year of employment.

Responsibilities

Write and maintain laboratory procedures for the designated section.
Demonstrate, coordinate, and complete competency assessments for assigned testing procedures during the first six months of employment and annually thereafter for employees performing those procedures.
Coordinate, perform, and evaluate the quality control program, including reviewing monthly statistical data and implementing corrective action as needed.
Perform daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance on analyzers and equipment according to schedules.
Report testing results accurately and within the turnaround-time policy guidelines.
Complete end-of-shift duties, including resolving pending lists and sanitizing and restocking the work area.
Coordinate the performance of proficiency testing.
Validate new testing procedures.
Monitor section supplies and order new supplies when necessary.
Demonstrate service excellence consistent with hospital-wide and department-specific standards.
Serve as the leader for the designated section and demonstrate teamwork, cooperation, and respect toward internal and external customers.
Answer phone calls within three rings, stating name and department and using a service-oriented demeanor.