Lead Medical Technologist

TALENT Software Services; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 41,176 - 61,771; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing company in Tulsa is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform laboratory testing and supervisory duties. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology and at least one year of experience with high complexity testing. This full-time role offers an opportunity to work independently under minimal supervision and ensure accurate testing results in a timely manner.

Qualifications

• One year of related experience with high complexity testing.
• PC basic skills as needed to enter data and utilize computer efficiently.
• Demonstrated skills in interpersonal relations, leadership, and communication.
• Demonstrated organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Receives and processes specimens in a timely manner.
• Verifies specimen identification and labeling.
• Maintains a clean, uncluttered work area.
• Reports accurate test results.

Skills

Interpersonal relations

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

PC basic skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology

Job description

Base pay range

$29.89/hr - $44.84/hr

Job Summary

Performs medical laboratory testing and supervisory duties designated by the supervisor.

Job Responsibilities

• Receives and processes specimens, components and/or requisitions: Receives, prioritizes, and processes specimens in a timely manner to meet or exceed turnaround time standards.
• Verifies specimen identification and labeling.
• Determines if specimen is acceptable for analysis.
• Identifies discrepancies, resolves, and documents for quality assurance.
• Willingly assists other employees in the department during times of high-volume testing.
• BB Only: Determines if specimen collection is required.
• Completes blood component transfusion utilization form.
• Performs and documents blood component processing according to established procedures.
• As requested, provides appropriate platelet and plasma components.
• Documents special component needs in transfusion service information systems (TSIS).
• Reviews and confirm recipient and donor information at the time of blood component issue.
• Maintains adequate blood component inventory and uses the inventory effectively.
• Performs testing according to established procedures: organizes work for maximum efficiency, maintaining efficiency during stressful situations.
• Demonstrates knowledge of technical and instrumental procedures.
• Performs testing according to established procedure. Identifies absurd results and repeats tests as needed.
• Maintains a clean, uncluttered work area. Uses required personal protective equipment and physical barriers.
• Works independently with minimal supervision and uses time efficiently when work is completed.
• Reviews specimen logs for unreceived specimens.
• BB Only: Performs patient and component testing according to established procedures.
• Uses TSIS efficiently to record testing results and comments.
• Reports accurate test results.

Skills & Experience

Required Skills & Experience

• One (1) year of related experience with high complexity testing.
• PC basic skills as needed to enter data and utilize computer efficiently.
• Demonstrated skills in interpersonal relations, leadership, and communication.
• Demonstrated organizational skills.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• N/A

Education

Required Education

• Bachelor\'s Degree in Medical Technology or in a related Biological/Chemical Science from an accredited college or university.

Preferred Education

• N/A

Certifications & Licensure

Required Certifications & Licensure

• Must have passed national certification exam as a laboratory scientist that is accredited by an approved agency.

Preferred Certifications & Licensure

• N/A

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting

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