Medical Technologist Chemistry LEAD
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Medical Technologist Chemistry LEAD
Up to $10000 Sign On Bonus available.About Northwest Health
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Job Summary
The Medical Technologist Lead is responsible for coordinating supervising and ensuring quality laboratory operations within an assigned section of the laboratory. This role oversees testing accuracy quality control regulatory compliance equipment maintenance training and staff competency assessments. The Medical Technologist Lead also serves as a technical resource ensuring compliance with hospital policies accreditation standards and regulatory requirements while performing laboratory testing as needed.
Essential Functions
- Performs verifies and reports moderate and highcomplexity laboratory tests ensuring timely accurate and reliable results in compliance with CLIA CAP and other regulatory standards.
- Supervises daily laboratory operations including workflow management supply inventory and staffing coordination to ensure efficient and uninterrupted service.
- Monitors quality control (QC) measures troubleshoots discrepancies and ensures all proficiency testing is performed and reported within required timeframes.
- Conducts competency assessments for laboratory staff providing ongoing training mentorship and performance evaluations in alignment with laboratory and hospital policies.
- Ensures all laboratory equipment is properly maintained following manufacturer guidelines troubleshooting malfunctions and escalating issues to the Administrative Lab Director as necessary.
- Oversees compliance with safety regulations ensuring proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) adherence to infection control protocols and compliance with the laboratory safety plan.
- Acts as a liaison between laboratory administration supervisors and staff effectively communicating instrument malfunctions QC issues unusual patient results and regulatory updates.
- Supports accreditation readiness efforts assisting with data collection audits and documentation for regulatory inspections including CAP CLIA Joint Commission and OSHA.
- Maintains and updates the Laboratory Information System (LIS) ensuring proper test entry results reporting and compliance with hospital and laboratory informatics policies.
- Assists with phlebotomy and specimen collection as needed ensuring proper patient identification sample integrity and compliance with collection protocols.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
Qualifications
- 35 years of experience as a Medical Technologist in a clinical laboratory setting required
- Previous experience in leadership training or quality management within a laboratory environment preferred
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Proficiency in laboratory methodologies instrument troubleshooting and workflow optimization.
- Strong understanding of quality control proficiency testing and regulatory compliance requirements (CAP CLIA Joint Commission).
- Ability to train and mentor staff conducting competency evaluations and ensuring adherence to best practices.
- Effective problemsolving and decisionmaking skills to identify and resolve laboratory issues promptly.
- Strong organizational and communication skills ensuring clear and accurate reporting of laboratory data.
- Knowledge of laboratory information systems (LIS) and electronic medical record (EMR) software.
Licenses and Certifications
- MLS Medical Lab Scientist (Formally MT Certification) through ASCP AAB AMT or equivalent certification agency required
- Additional certification in specialized laboratory areas (e.g. microbiology hematology blood bank) preferred
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Employment Type
Full-Time
