Lead Medical Technologist - Main Immediate Response Lab - Full Time - Nights

The Christ Hospital Health Network; Dent (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Christ Hospital Health Network is seeking a skilled Medical Laboratory Scientist/Technician to lead a designated laboratory area within the Clinical Laboratory. You will perform routine and complex tests, calibrate instruments, and ensure quality control under leadership guidance.

Requirements include MLS/MLT credentials or CLIA-equivalent training and a minimum of two years of lab experience. Strong communication and team leadership are essential to drive patient-care decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science or medical technology.
• Alternate: Associate's degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology.
• CLIA 42CFR493.1489(b)(3)(ii) equivalence acceptable.
• Military medical laboratory training may apply.

Responsibilities

• Conduct, direct, or assist in special projects and research initiatives.
• Participate in cross-training rotations across laboratory sections.
• Contribute to performance improvements with data collection and analyses.
• Establish job requirements and maintain competency in duties.
• Provide leadership and act as a technical resource for the area.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

PC word processing

Spreadsheet skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in MLS/clinical lab science

Associate's degree in lab science

CLIA regulation equivalence

US military medical lab training (50-week)

Job description

Job Description

Performs and communicates both routine and complex laboratory procedures and analyses according to established procedures and policies within the Clinical Laboratory department of a medical center focused on adult care. Under the direction of laboratory leadership, takes on lead responsibility for the operation of a specific laboratory area. Acts as a technical resource and provides leadership to the team working in that area.

Responsibilities

Departmental Support

• Conducts, directs, or assists in special projects, evaluations, or research initiatives.
• Participates in scheduled cross-training rotations while demonstrating ongoing competency across various sections of the Clinical Laboratory.
• Contributes to the enhancement of organizational performance by identifying areas for improvement, recommending effective methodologies for improvement initiatives, executing new procedures, collecting relevant data, and offering input during departmental discussions.
• Engages in the establishment of job requirements and goals and performs all duties at an expected level of competency.

Technical Skills and Knowledge

• Demonstrates the necessary skills to independently conduct a variety of laboratory tests, showing proficiency in each area.
• Efficiently operates laboratory instruments while performing checks, calibrations, preventative maintenance, and basic troubleshooting according to established written guidelines.
• Contributes to Quality Control procedures by accurately performing and reporting results, as well as identifying any discrepancies in Quality Control.
• Facilitates the preparation of samples for analysis and ensures proper storage and preservation of specimens.
• Assists in preparing reagents and monitors supply inventories, managing stock supplies as needed.
• Performs registration and sample collection as required by the location.
• Engages in routine procedures relevant to the discipline, including data collection and analysis that may impact patient care decisions.
• Collaborates on the development of new procedures and the enhancement of existing ones.
• After achieving proficiency in both basic and some advanced skills, provides training to bench personnel and students in laboratory procedures.
• Serves as a subject matter expert for the laboratory information system.

Professional Development

• Maintains currency in the field, including any required licenses or certifications by engaging in continued education, attending conferences, meetings, in-services, networking opportunities, literature reviews, or seminars.
• Participates in all mandatory training sessions at The Christ Hospital. Utilizes the knowledge and skills acquired in work and department.
• May also participate in internal or external professional committees, agencies, councils, and related activities.

Customer Service

• Cultivates and maintains positive working relationships with clients, colleagues, and other important stakeholders.
• Responds to requests in a timely and effective manner.
• Strives to identify, understand, and accommodate customer needs and expectations.
• Shares relevant information with clients, colleagues, and key stakeholders to ensure clear communication and alignment.

Quality and Accountability

• Executes tasks with accuracy and care, striving for a consistently low error rate.
• Remains attentive to the needs of the section and actively contribute skills and expertise to address those needs.
• Takes ownership of actions and ensures that tasks are followed through to completion.
• Complies with relevant policies, guidelines, regulations, and accreditation standards, documenting compliance as necessary.
• Participates in accreditation activities through conducting standards assessments and evaluation for annual internal and external inspections.
• Upholds the standards and code of ethics set forth by The Christ Hospital.
• Fosters and maintains an organized work environment that promotes safety, accessibility, and efficiency for employees, patients, and families alike.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Required

• Bachelor's degree in a chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution; or
• Associate's degree in a laboratory science (chemical or biological science) or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution, or
• Equivalent laboratory training and experience meeting the requirements defined in CLIA regulation 42CFR493.1489(b)(3)(ii) (see NOTE 2); or
• Successful completion of at least a 50-week official US military medical laboratory procedures training course and currently hold or have held the military enlisted occupational specialty of Medical Laboratory Specialist (Laboratory Technician).

Preferred

• Completion of certification/licensure requirements that meet CLIA/CAP requirements for the performance of high complexity testing.

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

Minimum of 2 years of laboratory experience required.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of laboratory operations; familiarity with laboratory departments, functions and processes; strong organizational and interpersonal skills; excellent written and oral communication skills; PC word processing, and spreadsheet skills.

LICENSES REGISTRATIONS &/or CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) or certification through other national certifying agency preferred.