LEAD Medical Tech

Firelands-Health; Sandusky (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Loan forgiveness

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Wellness programs

Monthly employee events

Job summary

Firelands Health is seeking a Lead Technologist to oversee a defined laboratory area and serve as a resource to physicians, nursing staff and colleagues. The role performs tests, monitors instrumentation, and coordinates new test development.

The position requires an associate or bachelor’s degree in laboratory science or medical technology, with certification and supervisor eligibility as applicable. Strong attention to detail and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in laboratory science or medical technology is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology is required.
• General supervisor qualification prior to February 28, 1992 is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Lead Technologists provide oversight of their area of expertise.
• Acts as a resource person to physicians, nursing, and other personnel.
• Performs laboratory tests and procedures.
• Monitors the operation of instrumentation, staff training and competency, and quality control in their area of expertise.
• Coordinates new test development.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Dexterity

Color vision

Computer literacy

Education

Associate degree in laboratory science or medical technology

Bachelor’s degree in chemical, physical, biological or clinical lab science or medical technology

General supervisor eligibility prior to 1992

Tools

ASCP/AMT certification

Job description

• Work/life: You will find support to help you manage your personal life while building a career.
• Employee-centric: Tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, comprehensive major medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off, 401(k), health and wellness offerings, monthly employee events, and more.
• Lifestyle: Sandusky was voted “Best Coastal Small Town in America”. You will have the opportunity to enjoy living and working in this growing area along the beautiful shores of Lake Erie.

About Firelands Health:

Our goal at Firelands Health is to be the best & preferred independent healthcare employer for the Sandusky Bay region.

Firelands Health is the area’s largest and most comprehensive resource for quality medical care. We are “big enough to care for you, and small enough to care about you”. We are locally managed and governed as a not-for-profit healthcare facility, serving the counties of Erie, Ottawa, Sandusky, and Huron, covering a regional service area with over 300,000 residents. Our mission is to provide excellent healthcare, promote community wellness, and improve the lives we serve.

Our Core ACE Values: Attitude: We choose to be positive and inclusive every day. Commitment: We are committed to exceed the expectations of those we serve. Enthusiasm: We will work passionately to make a difference.

What You Will Do:

Lead Technologists provide oversight of their area of expertise. Acts as a resource person to physicians, nursing, and other personnel. Performs laboratory tests and procedures. Monitors the operation of instrumentation, staff training and competency, and quality control in their area of expertise. Coordinates new test development.

What You Will Need:

Required: Associate degree in a laboratory science or medical technology or equivalent with at least two years of experience in high complexity testing in the designated discipline; or

Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology with at least one year of experience in high complexity testing in the designated discipline; or

Have previously qualified or could have qualified as a general supervisor prior to February 28, 1992.

MT, MLS, CLS, MLT, HT or HLT certification with ASCP, AMT or equivalent required.

Specialty certification preferred.

Has a complete understanding of laboratory and Firelands Health policies. Has a complete understanding of laboratory procedures.

CPR/BLS certification preferred.

Ability to be mobile.

Ability to exhibit dexterity and to differentiate colors.

Ability to read and write small letters and numbers, with extreme attention to detail required.

Basic computer literacy.

Ability to work in a stressful environment; ability to handle multiple priorities, and concentrate and communicate effectively in both oral and written form with management, patients, and co-workers.

Assumes a leadership role as needed. Ability to handle pressure and set example for staff.

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