LEAD LAB TECH

Texoma Medical Center; Denison (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Texoma Medical Center, a 414-bed acute care facility, located in Denison, Texas, seeks a Supervisor of the Lab to coordinate personnel, equipment, resources and testing procedures within the lab. The role requires compiling QA statistics, supervising training, and ensuring regulatory compliance with CAP and Joint Commission standards.

The candidate should have an Associate or Bachelor Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology, plus at least three years in a clinical lab (two in the relevant

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor degree in Medical Laboratory Technology.
• Minimum of three years in a clinical lab, two of which must be within the assigned section.
• MT/MLS/MLT ASCP or AMT is required.
• Must be able to read and write; ability to learn/use computer software.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate personnel, equipment, resources and testing procedures within the lab.
• Compile QA statistics and attend departmental meetings.
• Supervise training and educational programs to include CAP and Joint Commission standards and update procedures.
• Research and provide technical support to physicians for guidance on laboratory testing and evaluate new technology.

Skills

QA statistics

Regulatory compliance

Training and education

Computer skills

Education

Associate Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology

Bachelor Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology

Tools

MT/MLS/MLT ASCP or AMT

Job description

ResponsibilitiesTexoma Medical Center, a 414-bed acute care facility has been providing quality health care to the residents of North Texas and Southern Oklahoma since 1965. Our main campus is located in Denison, Texas, approximately one hour north of the Dallas/Fort Worth area and just south of the Texas/Oklahoma border. In addition, we have numerous facilities in locations throughout the Texoma region. Since 1965, TMC has forged a special relationship with the people of North Texas and Southern Oklahoma. Texoma residents have come to depend on TMC to meet a spectrum of physical, mental and spiritual needs. TMC has responded with unique services to provide the kind of sophisticated, experienced care that was once was available only in major metropolitan areas. We offer major specialty services including open heart surgery and neurosurgery. Advanced resources such as certified trauma care support TMC's role as a regional specialty center.

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POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Laboratory Director, the Supervisor of the Lab is responsible to coordinate personnel, equipment, resources and testing procedures within the lab. Required to compile QA statistics, attend departmental meetings assigned by the director. Supervises training and educational programs to include regulatory compliance with CAP and Joint Commission standards - required to update all procedures as regulations are updated, completes competency assessments, revise proficiency testing, and participates in data entry for PT results. Researches and provides technical support to Physicians for guidance on Laboratory testing and evaluates new technology, also me assigned additional duties as determined by the Laboratory

Qualifications

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Associate Degree or Bachelor Degree from an approved program in Medical Laboratory Technology

minimum of three (3) years in a clinical lab two (2) of which must be within assigned section of responsibility.

MT/MLS/MLT ASCP or AMT is required.

Must be able to read and write. Must have ability to learn/use computer software. Requires skill in obtaining lab specimens from all age groups.

• Follows Just Culture principles to ensure just assessment of individual acts.
• Creates a safety-conscious work environment where employees feel free to raise safety concerns without intimidation, harassment, discrimination, or fear of retaliation.
• Demonstrates commitment to safety in decisions and behaviors.
• Issues potentially impacting safety are promptly identified, fully evaluated, and promptly addressed and corrected commensurate with their significance.

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