Medical Technologist Lead Lab-Core Lab, Laboratory, Full Time, Day Shift, Job Id 1713915

Palmetto General Hospital•Hialeah, FL

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Position Summary: To perform all routine technical procedures. To rotate laboratory weekends with section supervisors. To coordinate and facilitate technical activities in the lab. Assist in the daily planning and organization of work activities to achieve maximum efficiency. To organize work priorities during working hours. To judge the adequacy of a submitted specimen and to request another specimen if the original is unsatisfactory. To interrupt testing sequence to perform STAT procedures. To recheck questionable results. To notify the supervisor when the workload demand requires additional personnel. To supervisor work performed in the section when acting as the technologist in charge especially on weekends and holidays. To supervise trainees in bench work activities in the section. To assist in meeting requirements set forth by inspection agencies. Is trained and able to treat patients of all age groups. Performs duties and conducts interpersonal relationships in a professional manner to project a positive image of the laboratory and the hospital. Works with the laboratory staff, nursing staff, medical staff, visitors and patients in a professional manner. Works with manufacturer and sales representatives in a professional manner. Conducts all contacts in a friendly, courteous, helpful and considerate manner designed to provide good customer service. Answers the telephone in a prompt and courteous manner. Displays concern and provides assistance as appropriate to callers or in face-to-face situations. Dedicated to meeting the expectations of the internal and external customers. Works with customers to identify areas of concern and to recommend appropriate solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in medical technology preferred.
Minimum of three years' experience as a technologist with demonstrated managerial leadership responsibility and organizational abilities.
Basic computer skills required.
Current Florida license as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist (Microbiology, Blood Bank or all areas (or eligible) is required):
Microbiology Technologist
Serology Technologist
Clinical Chemistry Technologist
Hematology Technologist
Immunohematology Technologist
Supervisor Technologist License
Ability to effectively communicate in writing and orally with all levels of the organization.
Must clear background and drug test required.

Responsibilities

Perform all routine technical procedures
Rotate laboratory weekends with section supervisors
Coordinate and facilitate technical activities in the lab
Assist in the daily planning and organization of work activities to achieve maximum efficiency
Organize work priorities during working hours
Judge the adequacy of a submitted specimen and to request another specimen if the original is unsatisfactory
Interrupt testing sequence to perform STAT procedures
Recheck questionable results
Notify the supervisor when the workload demand requires additional personnel
Supervise work performed in the section when acting as the technologist in charge especially on weekends and holidays
Supervise trainees in bench work activities in the section
Assist in meeting requirements set forth by inspection agencies
Treat patients of all age groups
Maintain a professional manner to project a positive image of the laboratory and the hospital
Work with the laboratory staff, nursing staff, medical staff, visitors and patients in a professional manner
Work with manufacturer and sales representatives in a professional manner
Conduct all contacts in a friendly, courteous, helpful and considerate manner designed to provide good customer service
Answer the telephone in a prompt and courteous manner
Display concern and provide assistance as appropriate to callers or in face-to-face situations
Dedicated to meeting the expectations of the internal and external customers
Work with customers to identify areas of concern and to recommend appropriate solutions