Medical Technologist - Lead Hematology Tech

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

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Uses advanced experience or certification in a designated section of the laboratory to provide technical expertise.  Serves in a leadership role and assists with oversight of daily operations of the assigned laboratory section. ​ 

• Acts as a resource for technical personnel and responds to workplace questions and concerns. 
• Assists with new employee orientation and training, instrument implementation, monitoring instrument maintenance, safety policy compliance, reviewing quality control, and auditing quality assurance activities including proficiency survey submissions. 
• Oversees education, procedure manuals, research and development, and advanced troubleshooting of instrumentation. 
• Performs the following technical tasks vital for the diagnosis and treatment of disease as appropriate for patient age to include neonate, infant, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric adult
• Obtains, receives or processes laboratory specimens.   
• Performs, interprets clinical laboratory testing.  
• Understands the principles of and competently performs preventive maintenance. 
• Positively promotes initiatives of the laboratory or organization to co-workers. 
• Participates in teaching peers and students 
• Performs error correction procedure for staff and monitors resolution of error for appropriate action. 
• Works independently, organizing work to meet established deadlines and records and reports data obtained.   
• Provides assistance to the manager in the performance appraisal process. 
• Verifies and identifies yearly competencies for staff.  
• Schedule: Full Time Days

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in science-related field. 
• Four years of clinical laboratory experience required: One of the four years of experience must be related to the testing in specified laboratory section. (i.e. Chemistry, Hematology, Transfusion Medicine, etc.) 
• Successful completion of a NAACLS or ABHES accredited clinical laboratory science program or alternate career path that meets certification eligibility requirements.  
• Certification in one of the following: 
• Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Medical Technologist (MT) by the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP). 
• Medical Technologist (MT) by the American Medical Technologists (AMT). 
• Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Word/Excel. 
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.  
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills required.  
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state and regulatory standards and regulations required.  

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.