Med Tech Lab Section Head

Jupiter Medical Center Physicians Group, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

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

Ideal candidates hold Florida MT licensure with 5 years of clinical laboratory experience; ASCP or equivalent certification is preferred. The position involves ongoing training and potential cross-training to other lab areas.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a medical technologist in the state of Florida.
• Five (5) years of clinical laboratory experience.
• ASCP or equivalent certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains technical quality for the assigned section and ensures compliance with accreditation/licensing (JC, AABB, CAP, CLIA, Florida).
• Supervises technical staff in the assigned section.
• Performs and interprets diagnostic procedures in the laboratory area.
• Maintains quality control, preventive maintenance, and patient records.
• Teaches students in the technical area and completes competencies for team members.
• May cross-train to other job descriptions and performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cognizant ability to correlate results

Multitask and learn instrumentation

Microsoft Office skills

Knowledge of accreditation standards

Education

AA/AS, BS preferred

Tools

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; 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 is what

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 J