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

The Christ Hospital Health Network; Reading (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Christ Hospital Health Network in Reading, OH, seeks a qualified Medical Laboratory Scientist/Technician to perform routine and complex laboratory analyses and lead a specific laboratory area under direction. You will operate instruments, ensure quality control, and train bench personnel as needed.

The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, ongoing professional development, and adherence to accreditation standards to support safe patient care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical/biological/clinical or medical laboratory science from an accredited institution.
• Associate's degree in laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution.
• Equivalent laboratory training and experience meeting CLIA 42CFR493.1489(b)(3)(ii).
• Military medical laboratory training courses (Medical Laboratory Specialist) and current or past status.
• Certification/licensure to meet CLIA/CAP requirements preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and complex laboratory procedures according to established procedures and policies.
• Operates laboratory instruments with checks, calibrations, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Contributes to quality control and reports results with attention to discrepancies.
• Prepares samples, manages reagents, and ensures proper specimen storage.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Written and oral communication

PC word processing and spreadsheets

Education

Bachelor's degree in lab science or medical technology

Associate's degree in laboratory science or MLS/MLT training

CLIA regulation knowledge/experience equivalency

Military medical laboratory training certification

Certification/licensure preferred (MLS/MLT)

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.