Lead Medical Technologist l

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

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency in Tulsa is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Generalist. Responsibilities include performing medical laboratory testing, managing specimens, and supervising staff. Candidates must have a Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or a related field, with at least one year of high complexity testing experience. This position requires excellent communication and leadership skills, alongside the ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of related experience with high complexity testing.
• Basic PC skills needed to enter data efficiently.
• Demonstrated skills in interpersonal relations and communication.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process specimens to meet turnaround time standards.
• Verify specimen identification and labeling.
• Determine if specimens are acceptable for analysis.
• Assist other employees during high-volume testing periods.

Skills

High complexity testing

Interpersonal relations

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or related Biological/Chemical Science

Job description

Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Generalist

Base pay range: $29.89/hr - $44.84/hr

Job Summary

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

Job Responsibilities

• Receive and process specimens, components, and/or requisitions: Prioritize and process specimens promptly to meet or exceed turnaround time standards.
• Verify specimen identification and labeling.
• Determine if specimens are acceptable for analysis.
• Identify discrepancies, resolve them, and document for quality assurance.
• Assist other employees in the department during high-volume testing periods.
• Complete blood component transfusion utilization forms (BB Only).
• Perform and document blood component processing according to established procedures.
• Provide appropriate platelet and plasma components as requested.
• Document special component needs in transfusion service information systems (TSIS).
• Review and confirm recipient and donor information at the time of blood component issue.
• Maintain adequate blood component inventory and use it effectively.
• Perform testing according to established procedures, organizing work for maximum efficiency, even in stressful situations.
• Demonstrate knowledge of technical and instrumental procedures.
• Identify absurd results and repeat tests as needed.
• Maintain a clean, uncluttered work area and use required personal protective equipment and physical barriers.
• Work independently with minimal supervision and use time efficiently when work is completed.
• Review specimen logs for unreceived specimens.
• Perform patient and component testing according to established procedures (BB Only).
• Use TSIS efficiently to record testing results and comments.
• Report accurate test results.

Required Skills & Experience

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

Education

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

Certifications & Licensure

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