Medical Technologist Lead Flow Cytometry 1st Shift
Medical Technologist Lead Flow Cytometry 1st Shift
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Job Title: Medical Technologist Lead Flow Cytometry
We are Hiring at University Hospital
Location: 530 South Jackson St Louisville KY 40202
Shift Options: 1st Shift Full Time
Sign on bonus available
The Medical Laboratory ScientistTechnical or Quality Lead shall have a thorough knowledge of Laboratory Science and shall demonstrate proficiency in the skills and practices of the section. The Technical Lead They shall assist the Laboratory Supervisor in maintaining laboratory standards in accordance with accrediting bodies including but not limited to CAP CLIA AABB FDA and Joint Commission. They shall be responsible for technical review of standard operating procedures validation of new procedures review and coordination of quality control and performance of quality audits.
Responsibilities
- Performs direct observation and ensures competency for all department staff.
- Recommends and implements improvements necessary to achieve operational goals and to improve patient outcomes.
- Monitors staffing needs.
- Monitors quality control and proficiency testing for department.
- Ensures that accreditation standards are met for department in accordance with CAP Joint Commission CLIA AABB FDA etc.
- Demonstrates comprehension of all procedures within the department as defined in Procedure Manuals. Reviews Manuals biannually assists with procedure revisions when necessary.
- Submits feedback to the Laboratory Supervisor for technical evaluation of section employees (includes Initial competency and skills assessment/validation).
- Attends required department or hospital meetings.
- Maintains staffing for callins or other unusual circumstances.
- Maintains an adequate reagent and supply inventory in the department.
- Evaluates new technologies for the section in conjunction with the Medical/Section Director of the department.
- Serves in a problemsolving role for the department.
- Assists in the orientation of new department employees as demonstrated by completed orientation checklist in the employees personnel file.
- Meets regularly with Laboratory Supervisor/Manager Medical/Section Director and participates in the evaluation of capital purchases operational and technical issues.
- Identifies and reports any safety hazards or concerns.
- Makes suggestions for improvements of procedures and workflow.
- Communicates to staff consistently.
- Maintains compliance with all company policies procedures and standards of conduct.
- Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times.
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelors degree or higher from an accredited college or university in medical laboratory science medical technology clinical laboratory science or in a related science (example laboratory sciences such as chemistry biochemistry biology microbiology hematology clinical microscopy cytogenetics blood bank molecular biology cytotechnology or immunology. (required)
Experience:
- 2 years of hospital laboratory experience in section leading (required)
- Previous experience with automated equipment in department supervising (preferred)
Certification:
- Certification as a Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Scientist by one of the following accrediting agencies is required.
- Medical Technologist (MT) certified by the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
- Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) certified by the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
- Medical Technologist (MT) certified by the American Medical Technologists (AMT)
- Medical Laboratory Scientist certified by the American Medical Technologists (AMT)
- Medical Technologist (MT) certified by the Department of Health Education & Welfare/US Department of Health & Human Services (HEW/HHS)
- Technologist certified by the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) in one of the following areas:
Blood Bank Chemistry Hematology Cytogenetics Microbiology Molecular Biology or Cytology
- Technologist certified by the American Board of Bioanalysis (ABB) in one of the following areas:
Medical Technologist Andrology Laboratory Scientist Embryology Laboratory Scientist or Molecular Diagnostics Technologist
Beginning in January 2004 newly certified individuals must participate in The American Association of Bioanalysts (AAB) Board of Registry (BOR) Certification Maintenance Program (required)
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