Lead Medical Technologist

Centerpoint Medical Center; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Centerpoint Medical Center is seeking a Lead Medical Technologist to provide technical leadership in the laboratory and oversee personnel under the Laboratory Director. You will plan daily activities, supervise performance, and ensure high-quality biochemical/hematologic testing across preanalytic, analytic, and post-analytic processes.

You will coordinate staffing, mentor staff, and participate in performance improvement activities, with emphasis on the Chemistry section.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in medical technology/clinical laboratory science or related science required OR Bachelor degree & certification in subspecialty area.
• Blood Bank experience required
• MT (ASCP)/CLS(NCA) or as appropriate, subspecialty certification such as C(ASCP) required
• 3 years’ experience in an accredited laboratory required, 2 years’ experience in the technical area preferred
• Hospital laboratory experience requiredAbility to multi-task while maintaining a high degree of accuracy; detail oriented, verbal communication, mature judgment
• Basic laboratory equipment & instrumentation; keyboarding

Responsibilities

• Plans and coordinates daily activities for laboratory personnel
• Provides documentation and makes recommendations to the manager for performance evaluations and/or disciplinary action of section/laboratory employees
• Performs preanalytic, analytic, and post-analytic biochemical/hematologic testing responsibilities
• Investigates technical, instrumental, and/or physiologic causes of unexpected test results
• Monitors quality control and inventory of supplies and reagents
• Maintains a safe work area
• Demonstrates professional work habits and interpersonal skills
• Participates in performance improvement activities, evaluation of new test methodologies, instrumentation, and management of laboratory data
• Correlates abnormal laboratory data with pathologic states to determine validity and/or whether follow-up tests should be performed
• Teaches theory and procedures using educational methodology to clinical laboratory science (medical technology) students
• Assists with the orientation and training of MLT/CLT, Non-registered MT/CLS, and Registered MT/CLS employees
• The primary analytic testing responsibilities for the employee will be in the Chemistry (includes Hematology, Urinalysis, Chemistry, Special Chemistry) section of the Laboratory

Skills

Blood Bank experience

Multi-tasking

Detail oriented

Verbal communication

Mature judgment

Education

Bachelor degree in medical technology/clinical laboratory science or related science

Bachelor degree & certification in subspecialty area

Tools

MT (ASCP)/CLS(NCA) certification

Job description

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a Lead Medical Technologist with Centerpoint Medical Center you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!

Job Summary And Qualifications

Under the general supervision of the Laboratory Director, provides technical leadership and oversight for the personnel in the laboratory.

What you will do in this role:

• Plans and coordinates daily activities for laboratory personnel
• Provides documentation and makes recommendations to the manager for performance evaluations and/or disciplinary action of section/laboratory employees
• Performs preanalytic, analytic, and post-analytic biochemical/hematologic testing responsibilities
• Investigates technical, instrumental, and/or physiologic causes of unexpected test results
• Monitors quality control and inventory of supplies and reagents
• Maintains a safe work area
• Demonstrates professional work habits and interpersonal skills
• Participates in performance improvement activities, evaluation of new test methodologies, instrumentation, and management of laboratory data
• Correlates abnormal laboratory data with pathologic states to determine validity and/or whether follow-up tests should be performed
• Teaches theory and procedures using educational methodology to clinical laboratory science (medical technology) students
• Assists with the orientation and training of MLT/CLT, Non-registered MT/CLS, and Registered MT/CLS employees
• The primary analytic testing responsibilities for the employee will be in the Chemistry (includes Hematology, Urinalysis, Chemistry, Special Chemistry) section of the Laboratory

What qualifications you will need:

• Bachelor degree in medical technology/clinical laboratory science or related science required OR Bachelor degree & certification is subspecialty area
• Blood Bank experience required
• MT (ASCP)/CLS(NCA) or as appropriate, subspecialty certification such as C(ASCP) required
• 3 years’ experience in an accredited laboratory required, 2 years’ experience in the technical area preferred
• Hospital laboratory experience requiredAbility to multi-task while maintaining a high degree of accuracy; detail oriented, verbal communication, mature judgment
• Basic laboratory equipment & instrumentation; keyboarding

Benefits

Centerpoint Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn More About Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Centerpoint Medical Center is a 285+ bed hospital featuring state-of-the-art equipment and technology. Our hospital offers some of the latest clinical services available to patients. We remain focused on providing compassionate care and top-notch customer service for our patients. We offer many features for visitors, including sleeper chairs in patient rooms, comfortable waiting areas, and wireless internet access. We are a Level II Trauma Center with 24/7 emergency services and an accredited Chest Pain Center. Our Orthopedic Services include Total Joints and Sports Medicine. We are an accredited Cancer Program and Breast Center. We provide Women’s Services, a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and a Stroke Center. Our Outpatient Services include a Surgery Center, Advanced Wound Care Center, Pain Center, Sleep Disorder Center, Imaging, and Rehab. We are part of HCA Midwest Health, a network of hospitals in Kansas City and surrounding areas.

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