Lead Medical technologist

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform standardized and semi-routine biological chemical hematological immunological immunohematological microbiological and serological tests in a research or clinical laboratory.

• May perform tests in one scientific discipline or perform selected tests in multiple disciplines.

• Provide guidance to technologists and assist in administrative activities staff and student education research and/or safety and infection control programs.

• Properly use laboratory equipment such as computers centrifuges balances microscopes auto-analyzers cell counters.

• Calibrate perform preventive maintenance and troubleshoot equipment and instrument malfunctions. Communicate with service representatives when necessary to correct malfunctions. Prepare reagents as needed.

• Monitor inventories; advises when supplies need to be reordered. May set up new equipment.

• Attend educational in-services as appropriate. Participate in professional activities and organizations to maintain knowledge of current trends practices and developments.

• Maintain accurate and complete documentation of patient information equipment and test results to comply with regulations. Document corrective actions taken for out of range test values.

• Comply with hospital and laboratory safety and infection control policies and procedures to prevent exposure to infectious materials. May serve on laboratorys safety committee; write and maintain safety and infection control policies and procedures and Material Safety Data Sheets. May monitor staff during safety compliance audits or drills.

• Educate staff and students by demonstrating procedures and assisting in orientation and continuing education activities. May teach medical technology theory and techniques; develop teaching plans and student assessment tools; prepare written examinations.

• Ensure collection of adequate and acceptable specimens. Analyze patient specimens using standard and moderately complex laboratory tests. Perform selected procedures on specimens. Perform required calculations. Reports results by phone and/or computer.

• Perform other duties as determined.

• Formulate and pursue professional development plan.

• Practices proper safety techniques in accordance with Center and departmental policies and procedures. Responsible for the reporting of employee/patient/visitor injuries or accidents or other safety issues to the supervisor and in the occurrence notification system.

• Monitors and ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements organizational standards and policies and procedures related to area of responsibility. Identifies potential risk areas within area of responsibility and supports problem resolution process.

REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION:

• Associates degree in chemistry biology or other health or life science.

REQUIRED MINIMUM CERTIFICATION:

• Must meet the Georgia State Laws of Licensure of Clinical Laboratories Chapter.06 (4)(b) 1-5 (MT Registry) 8. Can qualify under.06 (4)(b) 7 (1year)

REQUIRED MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

• N/A

REQUIRED MINIMUM SKILLS:

• Interpersonal skills the ability to communicate verbally and in writing steady hands and experience analyzing the results of medical tests.

• Completes orientation and initial assessment of competency successfully by determined due date.

• Completes mandatory education and annual competency assessment requirements by determined due date.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in chemistry biology or other health or life science.

• ASCP or AMT or equivalent certification preferred.

• Two years as a Medical Technologist with leadership skills

• 2 years of Point of Care in hospital setting

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Uses body tools or special devices to safely effectively and efficiently to move guide or place patients. Involves some latitude for judgement with regard to precision attained and the selection of what adaptive device(s) to utilize.

• Ability to transfer and position patients consistent with lifting up to 15 lbs.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Some potential for exposure to blood and body fluids.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified.