Medical Technologist, Lead

CARTI; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Medical Technologist to join their team. This pivotal role involves overseeing lab operations and staff, ensuring workflow efficiency, and performing diagnostic testing to assist in patient care. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in medical technology, excellent communication skills, and the ability to multitask effectively. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to vital healthcare services while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. If you are passionate about improving patient outcomes and leading a dedicated team, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a four-year college or university plus one-year internship in an accredited Medical Technology program.
• Registered Medical Technologist through ASCP, NCA, or AMT.

Responsibilities

• Oversee lab staff to ensure workflow efficiency.
• Perform and verify laboratory tests, ensuring adherence to policies.
• Train and supervise new personnel.

Skills

Medical Terminology

Multitasking

Planning and Prioritization

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology

Registered Medical Technologist Certification

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Brief Description

The Lead Medical Technologist is responsible for performing all duties of a Medical Technologist, including diagnostic testing on patient samples to assist physicians in diagnosis and monitoring of diseases. They follow standardized procedures, prepare samples, analyze test results for accuracy, and serve as a resource for staff. The lead acts as a liaison between management and staff, addressing issues in daily lab operations and assisting in maintaining overall lab functions such as staffing, troubleshooting, paperwork, billing, and problem solving.

Job Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee lab staff across locations to ensure workflow efficiency.
• Coordinate staffing for clinic locations.
• Manage billing responsibilities.
• Improve organizational workflows.
• Resolve issues, involving the lab manager as needed.
• Perform and verify laboratory tests, ensuring adherence to policies.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment.
• Manage inventory of supplies.
• Answer technical questions and prepare reports.
• Participate in professional development and maintain knowledge.
• Ensure compliance with safety and confidentiality policies.
• Assist in quality control and assurance.
• Investigate abnormal test results and communicate findings clearly.
• Train and supervise new personnel.
• Participate in proficiency testing and maintain all phases of patient testing.

Other Job Requirements

N/A

Education, Certification, Licensure, and Registration

• Graduation from a four-year college or university plus one-year internship in an accredited Medical Technology program.
• Registered Medical Technologist through ASCP, NCA, or AMT.

Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Minimum 5 years of MT experience.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and basic computer skills.
• Ability to multitask, learn, and retain patient care procedures.
• Strong planning, prioritization, and communication skills.
• Demonstrate compassion and flexibility.

Reasoning Ability

• Solve practical problems with limited standardization.
• Interpret instructions in various formats.

Interpersonal Skills

• Effective verbal and written communication, respecting patient confidentiality.

Physical Demands

• Regularly talk, hear, stand, walk, sit, and use hands and eyes.

Work Environment

Potential exposure to infectious diseases; appropriate safety measures are provided.

Comments

This description covers essential functions and requirements but is not exhaustive. Management may assign additional duties as needed. Reasonable accommodations can be provided for disabilities.