Lead Medical Technologist - MT - Clinical Lab

Calhoun Liberty Hospital; Blountstown (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Calhoun Liberty Hospital in Blountstown, FL seeks a Lead Medical Technologist to lead laboratory services under the Director of Laboratory Services. The role spans Hematology, Immunohematology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Urinalysis, Coagulation, and Serology, guiding staff and ensuring regulatory compliance.

The Lead Med Tech will supervise daily operations, mentor personnel, and uphold quality control, safety, and proficiency testing requirements in a Drug-Free Workplace environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a medical or science field required.
• One year of clinical laboratory experience preferred.
• Current Florida MT licensure in good standing required.
• Florida SU licensure preferred; must obtain within 12 months of hire.
• Strong communication and listening skills.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to high quality, safe laboratory practices for patients.
• Supervises laboratory personnel and assists in policy development.
• Handles and processes specimens with proper identification.
• Analyzes and reports results according to protocols and regulations.
• Maintains records and ensures quality control on equipment and reagents.
• Communicates with shifts and departments regarding issues.
• Provides education and training to staff, fellows, and students.

Skills

Leadership

Laboratory testing

Supervision

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Medical or Science related

Florida MT licensure

Florida SU licensure (preferred, within 12 months)

Job description

A $10,000 sign-on bonus is available with 3-year commitment in full-time status.

The Lead Laboratory Medical Technologist (Lead Med Tech) is a leadership position, providing laboratory services within the department in conjunction with the Director of Laboratory Services. This position performs a wide range of clinical and diagnostic testing of all complexities and disciplines, including but not limited to Hematology, Immunohematology, Chemistry, Clinical Chemistry, Microbiology, Urinalysis, Coagulation, and Serology. This position assists the Director of Laboratory Services in the supervision and training of laboratory personnel. It must adhere to all rules and regulations of local, state, and federal agencies and accrediting bodies.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to high quality, safe laboratory practices in service to patients
• Assists the Director of Laboratory Services in the supervision of laboratory personnel, development of policies and procedures, and other duties as directed
• Handles and processes specimens, ensuring proper identification and specimen validity
• Recognizes and resolves problems that result in inaccurate test results, relying on procedures and applying scientific knowledge
• Analyzes, interprets, and reports laboratory results according to protocols and regulatory requirements
• Exercises independent judgment and critical thinking in nonroutine circumstances to solve problems
• Maintains accurate, current, and complete records
• Operates laboratory equipment correctly, performs troubleshooting according to procedures, and explores new solutions as needed to resolve problems
• Communicates effectively to other shifts and interdepartmentally when appropriate, regarding patient and operational issues
• Performs required quality control testing on equipment and reagents; knows acceptable levels of performance
• Documents corrective actions taken for problem resolution, instrument maintenance, or quality control/test performance
• Meets all personnel standards in governing, regulatory, and accreditation requirements for clinical laboratory testing
• Participates in proficiency testing and competency assessments to meet regulatory requirements
• Maintains controlled inventories of reagents and laboratory materials
• Conducts education and training for new personnel, fellows, residents, students, and visitors within the scope of practice of one’s licensure
• Listens, anticipates, and responds to the needs of internal and external customers and strives to meet expectations
• Communicates clearly, accurately, and respectfully with customers and colleagues, ensuring that necessary information is shared
• Notifies management or other key stakeholders of problems or issues, as appropriate
• Works effectively inter or intradepartmentally and with project teams to meet customer needs and organizational goals
• Participates in quality and process improvement projects
• Attends and participates in continuing education opportunities to maintain relevancy and currency in professional practices and standards
• Applies evidence-based strategies to the solution of laboratory problems and testing decisions
• Performs phlebotomy when necessary
• Maintains patient confidentiality per HIPAA guidelines
• All other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree, Medical or Science related
• One Year Clinical Laboratory Experience
• Current Florida MT licensure, in good standing
• Current Florida SU licensure, in good standing, preferred (you will be required to obtain an SU license within 12 months of hire date)
• Good communication and listening skills
• Demonstrate competencies in appropriate areas

All CLH colleagues are required to pass a Level 2 AHCA Background Screening. For more information, please go to https://info.flclearinghouse.com

Calhoun Liberty Hospital Association, Inc. is a Drug-Free Workplace under Florida Statute 440.102.