Med Tech Lead

Trinity Health•Nampa, ID

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Technologist Lead at Nampa Medical Center is responsible for performing complex testing, resolving discrepancies, and serving as a customer service liaison. This role involves troubleshooting instruments, interpreting lab data, and acting as a trainer and mentor to other laboratory staff. The Lead Tech also plays a crucial role in scheduling, implementing new procedures, and ensuring regulatory compliance, while also being prepared to take on supervisory duties during critical situations or absences.

Requirements

Medical Technologist (MT), Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) or equivalent.
Certification by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or American Medical Technologist (AMT) required.
Bachelor’s degree required.
Minimum of 4 years of experience as a Medical Technologist or equivalent required.

Nice To Haves

Emphasis in medical technology or related science preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs complex testing and resolves testing discrepancies independently.
Accepts special projects delegated by the supervisor and completes them in a timely manner.
Serves as a customer service liaison, fielding phone calls from nursing units and physicians, and resolving concerns.
Functions as a trainer and supporter to CLAs and new Certified Laboratory Scientists.
Serves as a coach and a consultant to less experienced employees.
Correlates and interprets lab data based on knowledge of physiological conditions affecting testing results.
Performs complex and specialized lab analysis requiring advanced skills, technical expertise, and a broad use of independent judgment.
Performs complex instrument troubleshooting and consults with technical support if necessary.
Delegates tasks to appropriate personnel and follows through to ensure completion.
Functions in the role of a mentor and lead tech, serving as the laboratory resource person.
Interprets and consults with allied health care professionals on clinical data.
Communicates laboratory status to the clinical coordinator in crucial situations or downtimes.
Is knowledgeable and prepared to take on duties during a disaster or disaster drill, taking charge and delegating tasks as necessary.
Develops trust and teamwork with others, fostering an atmosphere of teamwork among staff.
Works to find coverage and/or shift changes to provide adequate staffing during scheduling conflicts or when personnel call in sick.
Informs shifts/techs of schedule changes/staffing shortages.
Acts as a positive role model in the lab, actively supporting lab decisions and encouraging others.
Establishes department schedule for review by supervisor.
Attends RHM meetings as assigned by the department supervisor.
Assists with direct observation for colleague competencies as assigned by department supervisor.
Performs coagulation calibrations and lot to lot change validations.
Implements new products, equipment, or procedures.
Utilizes current research and literature to evaluate and make recommendations to management for updating policies and procedures.
Reviews and maintains appropriate regulatory guidelines under the direction of the department supervisor.
Assumes responsibility of laboratory supervisors in their absence.
May lead shift huddles.