Description
Position at Putnam Hospital Center
Purpose:The Lead Technologist is responsible for assuming a supervisory role in the laboratory. Responsibilities include overseeing the daily operations of the assigned department. Population served based on scope of services in the department.
Essential Responsibilities
- Overseeing staff and activities of the department - Ensures adequate staffing and determines priorities/workflows. Writes and revise all SOPs for the assigned department.
- Ensures supplies and reagents are accurately ordered. Supervises preventive maintenance of equipment. Troubleshooting problems associated with instrumentation.
- Supervises and evaluates the work of department staff. Handles call outs/vacation requests/controls overtime. Performs department training and competencies.
- Enforces all PPE Requirements as per safety guidelines.
- Evaluates new test methodology. Uses appropriate documentation forms for new instrument/methodology.
- Evaluates Performance Improvement indicators. Reviews QC according to policy.
- Reviews required reports and department related work in a timely manner. Implements quality control measures documenting remedial action taken for detected deficiencies.
- Orders appropriate proficiency test. Ensures all testing is complete and entered in website before deadline. Check results and review with Medical Director
- Prepares for accrediting agency inspections. Investigate root cause of any unacceptable result discuss with Medical Director and complete necessary paperwork.
- Ensures compliance with all regulatory agencies. Prepares for and participates in all inspections
- Processes reports and implements corrective action for NYSDOH and CAP surveys. Prepares responses and plan of action for any deficiencies.
- Performs Medical Technologist duties as required.
- Maintain and Model REACH Values (RespectExcellence Accountability Compassion Honor)
- Demonstrates regular reliable and predictable attendance
- Performs other duties as required
Education and Experience Requirements:
- Bachelors degree in Medical Technology or one of the related sciences
- Six (6) years of clinical laboratory experience
Minimum Knowledge Skills and Abilities Requirements:
- Safety Guidelines
- Regulatory Guidelines
- Phlebotomy protocols
License Registration or Certification Requirements:
- NYS Medical Technologist License
Working Conditions:
Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity
Occupational: Some occupational risk
Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force
Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt odors noise human waste etc.
Company: Putnam Hospital Center
Org Unit: 1060
Department: Core Lab
Exempt: No
Salary Range: $36.53 - $67.90 Hourly