Laboratory Technologist, Senior
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Job Location:
Rutherfordton, NC - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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.
Reports to: Director of Laboratory Services
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Education: Associates degree in Medical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology
Licenses: MLT Certified through ASCP or AMT
Certifications: None Listed
Minimum Work Experience
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
Required Skills
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.
Essential Functions
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.
Non-Essential Functions
Key Skills
- Animal Care
- ABAP
- Administrative
- BI
- Inventory
- Brokerage
About Company
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 a ... View more
