Lead Medical Technologist- Blood Bank

Parkridge Health System; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Parkridge Medical Center in Chattanooga, TN is seeking a Lead Medical Technologist to oversee Blood Bank operations. The role involves collecting and preparing specimens, performing diagnostic procedures, and ensuring accurate reporting and regulatory compliance.

You will lead the Blood Bank team and oversee instrument operation, maintenance and ongoing quality control. Required education includes an Associate degree (Bachelor preferred) with licensure such as ASCP/AAB/AMT and at least one year

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; bachelor preferred
• ASCP, AAB, AMT or equivalent licensure/certification

Responsibilities

• Lead technologist for Blood Bank and oversee instrument operation, maintenance and quality control
• Collect and prepare specimens and perform laboratory procedures used in diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease
• Verify, record and report lab results accurately and timely
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and hospital policies
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment, instruments and work area

Skills

blood banking

leadership

instrument maintenance

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor preferred

Tools

ASCP

AAB

AMT

Job description

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a Lead Medical Technologist- Blood Bank today with Parkridge Medical Center.

Job Summary And Qualifications

Position Summary

The Blood Bank Lead collects and prepares specimens and performs laboratory procedures used in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease. Verifies, records and reports lab results in an accurate and timely manner on all tests performed. Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, hospital policies and laboratory procedures, including maintaining the cleanliness of all equipment, instruments and work area. In addition to MLT/MT responsibilities, this position will serve as a lead technologist for Blood Bank. Will also have primary responsibility for instrument operation, maintenance, quality control and compliance with all regulatory standards pertaining to Blood Bank

Job Requirements / Qualifications

Education: Associate Degree required, [Bachelor preferred]; NCCLS accredited or equivalent program

License/Certification: ASCP, AAB, AMT or equivalent

Experience: At least one year of blood banking

Benefits

Parkridge 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.

Parkridge Medical Center is a 270+ bed hospital. We are near downtown Chattanooga. We feature comprehensive diagnostic, medical, and surgical services. These services include cardiovascular surgery and cancer treatment. These services include intensive care, orthopedic and spine surgery, and rehabilitation. The facility includes a state of the art neurosurgery program. Patients also have access to OB-GYN services. Patients have access to a level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. They also have access to (NICU) and behavioral health treatment centers for children and adults.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.