Medical Technologist Team Lead

External Community Memorial Hospital•Hamilton, NY

19h•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves performing laboratory technical procedures, operating and troubleshooting analyzers, preparing and testing reagents, and maintaining quality control. The Medical Technologist Team Lead will also be responsible for staff guidance, including assigning tasks, training new hires, and reviewing work. Additionally, they will oversee equipment care, process improvement initiatives, and ensure accurate and timely reporting of patient test results in a safe work environment.

Requirements

Licensed as Clinical Laboratory Technologist or Clinical Laboratory Technician from NYSDOH
Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or a related science
Ability to work independently and within a team environment
Proficient with computers
High level of attention detail along with strong communication and organizational skills
Must be able to pass a standardized color vision screen
Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts depending on business needs

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with laboratory information systems is a plus

Responsibilities

Perform laboratory technical procedures according to departmental Standard Operating Procedures
Operate and troubleshoot laboratory analyzers to ensure proper functionality
Demonstrate the ability to make technical decisions regarding testing and problem solving
Prepare, test and evaluate new reagents and control
Perform and document maintenance and quality control procedures on analyzers
Identify and replenish testing supplies as necessary
Assist with phlebotomy and processing when needed
Answer phone calls, maintain logs/records, train employees, use computerized databases, and maintain written and verbal communications
Determine the acceptability of specimens for testing according to established criteria
Monitor, operate and troubleshoot instrumentation to ensure proper functionality
Report accurate and timely test results in order to deliver quality patient care
Maintain a safe work environment and wear appropriate personal protective equipment
Assign daily tasks, train new hires, and review the work of other technicians
Check test results, track quality data, and make sure the lab follows safety rules
Troubleshoot Instrumentation problems, Repair/Replace Minor Instrumentation difficulties, Perform Maintenance on all Instrumentation and call for Instrument Servicing when needed
Help write standard operating procedures (SOPs) and assist with inventory and ordering supplies