Med Tech Lead - Lab - Hematology & Blood Bank

Broadlawns Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; 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

Job summary

Broadlawns Medical Center seeks a Lead Medical Laboratory Technologist to direct a designated laboratory section and ensure best-practice testing quality.

The role includes writing procedures, monitoring quality control, assessing competency, coordinating proficiency testing, validating new tests, and managing supplies. Strong leadership and communication are essential for success in this on-site laboratory leadership position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in MLS/CLS/MT or related science field.
• NAACLS-accredited MLS/CLS/MT certificate required.
• ASCP certification within one year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the designated section and supervise staff.
• Write and maintain laboratory procedures.
• Monitor the quality control program.
• Assess competency of laboratory employees.
• Coordinate proficiency testing.
• Validate new testing procedures.
• Monitor and order supplies as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Quality control

Team coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science (MLS)/Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS)/Medical Technology (MT)

NAACLS-certified MLS/CLS/MT certificate

Tools

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Job description

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

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. Broadlawns takes a leadership position in teaching the next generation of healthcare professionals through its residency and fellowship programs.

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. Broadlawns takes a leadership position in teaching the next generation of healthcare professionals through its residency and fellowship programs.