Med Tech Lab Section Head

Jupiter Medical Center; Florida; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jupiter Medical Center in Florida seeks a Med Tech Section Head to maintain technical quality and ensure compliance with JC, AABB, CAP, CLIA and Florida licensing. The role supervises staff, performs diagnostic procedures, maintains records, and mentors new hires.

The position requires Florida licensure as a medical technologist, 5 years of lab experience, and knowledge of accreditation standards; familiarity with instrumentation and software systems is essential.

Qualifications

• Licensed Medical Technologist in Florida.
• Five years of clinical laboratory experience.
• ASCP or equivalent certification preferred.
• Special Skills include: ability to correlate results across tests and relate to patient treatment; multitask and learn instrumentation and software systems; Microsoft Office skills.
• Knowledge of Joint Commission, CAP and AABB accreditation standards
• Knowledge of Federal and State Regulations on Clinical Laboratories

Responsibilities

• Supervises technical skills of staff in the assigned section.
• Performs and interprets diagnostic procedures in the laboratory area.
• Maintains quality control, preventive maintenance and patient records.
• Assists in orientation of new employees.
• Keeps current in technical knowledge and instrument use.
• Teaches students in the technical area.
• Completes technical competencies for team members.
• May cross-train to other job descriptions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Licensed Medical Technologist

5 years clinical lab experience

Multitask capability

Microsoft Office skills

Education

AA/AS, BS preferred

ASCP or equivalent certification preferred

Tools

Instrumentation systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ranked #1 for Safety, Quality and Patient Satisfaction, Jupiter Medical Center is the leading destination for world-class health care in Palm Beach County and the greater Treasure Coast. Outstanding physicians, state-of-the-art facilities, innovative techniques and a commitment to serving the community enables Jupiter Medical Center to meet a broad range of patient needs. Jupiter Medical Center is the only hospital in Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties to receive a 4-star quality and safety rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Education

• AA/AS, BS preferred.

Experience / Qualifications

• Licensed as a medical technologist in the state of Florida.
• Five (5) years of clinical laboratory experience
• ASCP or equivalent certification preferred.
• Special Skills include: Cognizant ability to correlate results from a variety of tests and relate to treatment of patient. Able to multitask and learn a variety of instrumentation and software systems to perform testing and result testing. Microsoft Office skills.
• Knowledge of Joint Commission, College of American Pathology and/or AABB accreditation standards
• Knowledge of both Federal and State Regulations on Clinical Laboratories

Position Summary

The Med Tech Section Head maintains technical quality for assigned section and is responsible for meeting all accreditation and licensing requirements for section JC, AABB, CAP, CLIA and State of Florida.

• Supervises technical skills of staff working in section assigned.
• Performs and interprets diagnostic procedures in assigned laboratory area.
• Maintains quality control, preventive maintenance and patient records.
• Assists in orientation of new employees.
• Remains current in technical knowledge and instrument use.
• Teaches students in assigned technical area.
• Completes technical competencies for team members.
• May be required to crosstrain to other job descriptions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Team Member Competencies

Establishing Relationships

Builds effective networks, working relationships, and alliances in order to collaborate effectively within department and organization. Can relate to all kinds of people regardless of background; find topics and common interests that can be used to build rapport with others.

Peer Support

Provides guidance and feedback to help others strengthen knowledge/skills needed to accomplish tasks, solve problems, and perform effectively within the team.

Inspiring and Motivating Others

Fosters commitment and cohesiveness by facilitating cooperation and working as a team within the organization toward goal accomplishments. Work well with others, build consensus, and ensure cooperation to complete tasks and positive workflow.

Demonstrating Emotional Intelligence

Exercises self-leadership, self-awareness, and self-regulation; manages emotions so that they are expressed appropriately; leads others by showcasing adaptability, empathy, and social skills.

Acting with Integrity

Interacts with others in a way that is seen as direct and truthful; ensures confidence in individual and organizational motives and representations. Acts in a way that is consistent with personal and organizational values by keeping confidence, promises, and commitments. Clearly states goals and beliefs; informs people of their true intentions, does what they say they will do; follows through on commitments.

Being a Champion for Change and Innovation

Supports people in their efforts to try new things. Things creatively, generates novel and valuable ideas and uses these ideas to develop new or improved processes. Accepts new ways of doing things and adapts to change.

Communicating Effectively

Speaks and writes clearly, conveys information in a concise, organized, and logical manner. Is adept at tailoring the message to fit the interests and needs of the audience. Listens attentively and exercises tact, discretion, and diplomacy when interacting with members of the department and organization.

Promoting Diversity and Inclusion

Treats all people with dignity and respect. Demonstrates an open-minded approach to understanding people regardless of their gender, age, race, national origin, religion, ethnicity, disability status, or other characteristics. Challenge's bias and intolerance. Develops all-inclusive groups in the realms of social interaction and communication. Shows respect for the beliefs of others; encourages and promotes practices that support cultural diversity; discourages behaviors or practices that may be perceived as unfair, biased, or critical toward people with certain backgrounds.

Physical Requirements

This job can be physically demanding at times requiring stooping, sitting, standing, and walking for long periods of time. Must be able to work in a stressful environment, detail oriented, alert and self-motivated. Ability to push/pull up to 40lbs, carry and lift up to 50lbs.

Threshold Requirements

• These threshold requirements are required and completed yearly basis
• Annual Joint Commission mandatory education requirements, in-service and health requirements including attendance at new employee orientation
• TB/PPD Surveillance Program
• Maintenance of required professional licensing and/or certification(s).

This is not necessarily an extensive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associates with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change. I have reviewed these job requirements and verify that I can perform all essential functions of this position.