Med Tech Lead - Lab - Hematology & Blood Bank

Broadlawns Medical Center; Socorro (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement - IPERS

Education Assistance

Employee Health & Wellness

PTO

Free Parking

Health Insurance

Supplemental Insurance

529 College Savings Plan

And more!

Job summary

The Broadlawns Medical Center is seeking a Lead Medical Laboratory Technologist to oversee the designated section, write and maintain procedures, and monitor quality control.

Responsibilities include competency assessment, proficiency testing coordination, validating new procedures, and ensuring timely reporting of results. On-site role with a day shift; safety net hospital with strong community focus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in MLS/CLS/MT or related field and NAACLS-recognized certification.
• ASCP or equivalent certification required within one year of employment.
• Experience leading a laboratory section and coordinating QC activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the designated laboratory section and maintain procedures.
• Coordinate quality control programs and proficiency testing.
• Validate new testing procedures and monitor supplies.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of results and shift duties.

Skills

Leadership

Quality control

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in MLS/CLS/MT

NAACLS-recognized MLS/CLS/MT plus degree

Job description

The Broadlawns Medical Center campus includes an acute care hospital, primary and specialty care clinics, urgent care and emergency services, lab, radiology, dentistry, inpatient and outpatient mental health, crisis team, and community-based behavioral support services. Broadlawns accepts all forms of insurance and its approach to healthcare and quality outcomes earned a Level 3 rating from the National Committee for Quality Assurance, the highest achievable status for a medical delivery model.

We are a safety net hospital and our Patients are our North Star! With a dedicated staff of over 160 physicians and 1,600 employees, Broadlawns Medical Center ensures that our community has access to high quality healthcare that is coordinated, compassionate and cost-effective. We provide our employees a top-rated benefits package, supportive work culture, and more!

General Description

In addition to the Medical Laboratory Technologist job duties, the Lead Medical Laboratory Technologist functions as the laboratory leader for the designated section. General duties include but are not limited to: writing and maintaining laboratory procedures, monitoring the quality control program, assessing competency of laboratory employees, coordinating performance of proficiency testing, validating new testing procedures, monitoring section supplies and ordering new supplies when necessary.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

1. Demonstrates, coordinates, and completes competency of all testing procedures assigned during the first six months of employment and annually thereafter for all performing employees in designated section.

2. Coordinates, performs, and evaluates quality control program, including review of monthly statistical data, implements corrective action as necessary.

3. Performs daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance on analyzers and equipment according to schedules.

4. Reports results of testing accurately and within guidelines explained in the turnaround time policy.

5. Performs end of shift duties including, but not limited to, resolving pending lists, sanitizing and restocking the work area.

6. Demonstrates behaviors of service excellence consistent with hospital-wide and department specific standards.

7. Demonstrates teamwork, cooperation, and respect to internal and external customers alike; serves as the leader for the designated section.

8. Answers phone calls within three rings, with name, department and service oriented demeanor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Graduate or student graduating within six months with a Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science (MLS), Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS), or Medical Technology (MT).

2. Bachelor’s degree in related science field plus Certificate in Medical Laboratory Science (MLS), Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS), or Medical Technology (MT), recognized by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS).

3. Certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or equivalent is required within one year of employment.

Work Shift

6a-2:30p (United States of America)

Benefits (FT/PT)

• Retirement - IPERS

• Education Assistance

• Employee Health & Wellness

• PTO

• Free Parking

• Health Insurance

• Supplemental Insurance

• 529 College Savings Plan

• And more!

Broadlawns Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer