Senior Laboratory Technologist, Acute

Senior Laboratory Technologist

Job Type: Full-Time Days

Your experience matters!

Rutherford Regional Health System is part ofLifepoint Health a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others.

As a Senior Laboratory Technologistjoining our team youre embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How youll contribute

ASenior Laboratory Technologistwho excels in this role:

• Assists in the day-to-day operations of the clinical laboratory services. Collects specimens and performs laboratory testing in all areas of the clinical laboratory to aid providers in the diagnosis and/or monitoring of various disease states.

• Requires critical thinking skills decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

• Ability to communicate with a wide range of individuals in a constructive and professional manner.

• Oversees and reviews the performance of quality control and assists staff with taking necessary corrective action when controls are outside acceptable limits.

• Reviews instrument and equipment maintenance logs monthly and assists staff with daily instrument maintenance and troubleshooting.

• Instructs and trains new employees and coordinates competency assessment performance.

• Coordinates and oversees the performance of quarterly and annual laboratory equipment checks per established laboratory policy.

• Utilizes critical thinking skills to assist laboratory director with technical and logistical issue including arranging staffing coverage for unexpected absences to meet productivity and patient care needs.

• Troubleshoots resolves and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.

• Participates in hospital wide and departmental performance improvement activities.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient addition to your base compensation this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits:Multiple levels of medical dental and vision coverage for full-time andpart-time employees.

• Financial Protection & PTO:Life accident critical illness hospital indemnity insurance short- and long-term disability paid family leave and paid time off.

• Financial & Career Growth:Higher education and certification tuition assistance loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

• Employee Well-being:Mental physical and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships virtual care appointments mental health services and discount programs).

• Professional Development:Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What were looking for

• Education: Associates degree in Medical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology

• Licenses: MLT Certified through ASCP or AMT

• Three to five years of laboratory experience in high complexity testing within the specialties or subspecialties of microbiology chemistry hematology serology coagulation urinalysis and blood banking with proven technical and leadership skills

More about Rutherford Regional Health System

Rutherford Regional Health System partnership with Duke LifePoint Healthcare is bringing the pieces together to transform healthcare in Rutherford County. Duke LifePoint Healthcare is a joint venture of Duke University Health System one of the countrys leading academic health systems and LifePoint Health a leading healthcare company dedicated to Making Communities Healthier. These two forces joined because of the shared interest in collaborating with hospitals healthcare providers and patients to bring high quality innovative healthcare services to communities. Duke LifePoint combines Dukes unparalleled expertise in clinical excellence and quality care with LifePoints extensive resources and knowledge and experience operating community hospitals and healthcare organizations.

Rutherford Regional Health System includes the following:Rutherford Regional Medical Center Rutherford Family Care Rutherford East Family Care Forest City Family Care Chase Family Care Polk Medical Specialties Rutherford Orthopedics Rutherford Urology Rutherford Childrens Care Premier Womens Care The Mammography Place and Rutherford Surgical Associates.

EEOC Statement

Rutherford Regional Health Systemis an Equal Opportunity Employer.Rutherford Regional Health Systemis committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.