Lead Medical Technologist - Blood Bank | Full Time | Days

Concord Hospital•Concord, NH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs a variety of routine and specialized medical laboratory diagnostic tests, procedures, experiments and analyses on blood and body fluid specimens for the purpose of providing laboratory data for diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease. Meet or exceed all standards of a Medical Technologist. Coordinate all technical functions in area of expertise. Ensure all regulatory requirements of CAP, AABB, FDA, DNV, and CMS are met. Positions in this classification do not supervise others; however, they provide lead work duties over blood bank lab staff and students. Reports directly to technical section supervisor.

Requirements

Meets CLIA requirements for high complexity laboratory testing
Certification required: MT(ASCP), or MLS(ASCP).
Four years of clinical laboratory experience in a computerized hospital setting in area of expertise preferred.

Nice To Haves

ASCP Specialty in area of expertise preferred.
Other certifications including AAB and AMT may be accepted but must be verified by the laboratory department and identified to Human Resources.

Responsibilities

Meets all the technical requirements of the duties of a Medical Technologist.
Performs, interprets, documents, and reports clinical laboratory diagnostic assays.
Participates in Quality Control & Quality Assurance Activities.
Checks, calibrates and maintains equipment in working order, performing preventive maintenance at prescribed intervals.
Ensures adequate reagent supplies according to Laboratory and Section policies.
Performs technical, procedural and administrative problem solving.
Uses advanced professional judgment in response to unusual situations.
Assists supervisor in the preparation and revision of procedures and inspection readiness.
Key technical resource in the research, validation, and implementation of new tests and processes.
Acts as department resource in absence of supervisor.
Coordinates the research, development, and training of personnel and students in new procedures, techniques, and equipment in conjunction with regulatory requirements.
Consults with core lab supervisor to identify areas of interest and frequency.
Demonstrates adaptability, flexibility and timeliness in managing workload and processes required to meet technical and administrative needs.
Demonstrates compliance with corporate, departmental and job-specific requirements.