Medical Technologist Lead - FT - Day/Eve - Sharon

Northwell Health; Sharon (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health in Sharon Hospital is seeking a Lead Medical Technologist to supervise the Core Lab operations, overseeing daily staff activities and ensuring efficient workflows. The role includes writing SOPs, managing supplies and instrument maintenance, and maintaining quality controls.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related sciences and a minimum of six years of clinical laboratory experience, with ASCP certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related sciences.
• Six years of clinical laboratory experience.
• ASCP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily operations of the Core Lab department and determines priorities/workflows.
• Writes and revises SOPs for the assigned department.
• Ensures supplies and reagents are ordered; supervises instrument maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Supervises department staff, handles call-outs and overtime, and conducts training.

Skills

Staff supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related sciences

Six years clinical laboratory experience

Job description

DescriptionNorthwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State's largest private employer with over 104,000 employees -including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners - who are working to change health care for the better.

DescriptionNorthwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State's largest private employer with over 104,000 employees -including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners - who are working to change health care for the better.SummaryThe Lead Medical Technologist is responsible for assuming a supervisory role in the laboratory. Responsibilities include overseeing the daily operations of the assigned department. Population served based on scope of services in the department.Responsibilities

• Overseeing staff and activities of the department - Ensures adequate staffing and determines priorities/workflows. Writes and revise all SOP's for the assigned department.
• Ensures supplies and reagents are accurately ordered. Supervises preventive maintenance of equipment. Troubleshooting problems associated with instrumentation.
• Supervises and evaluates the work of department staff. Handles call outs/vacation requests/controls overtime. Performs department training and competencies.
• Enforces all PPE Requirements as per safety guidelines.
• Evaluates new test methodology. Uses appropriate documentation forms for new instrument/methodology.
• Evaluates Performance Improvement indicators. Reviews QC according to policy.
• Reviews required reports and department related work in a timely manner. Implements quality control measures, documenting remedial action taken for detected deficiencies.
• Orders appropriate proficiency test. Ensures all testing is complete and entered in website before deadline. Check results and review with Medical Director
• Prepares for accrediting agency inspections. Investigate root cause of any unacceptable result, discuss with Medical Director and complete necessary paperwork.
• Ensures compliance with all regulatory agencies. Prepares for and participates in all inspections
• Processes, reports, and implements corrective action for NYSDOH and CAP surveys. Prepares responses and plan of action for any deficiencies.
• Performs Phlebotomy duties as required.
• Maintain and Model REACH Values (Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Compassion, Honor)
• Demonstrates regular, reliable and predictable attendance
• Performs other duties as required

Education Skills ExperienceBachelor's degree in Medical Technology or one of the related sciences

• Six (6) years of clinical laboratory experience

Other InformationASCP Certification PreferredWorking ConditionsManual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity Occupational: Significant occupational risk Physical Effort: Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force Physical Environment: Significant exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc. Company: Sharon Hospital Org Unit: 1062 Department: Core Lab Exempt: No Salary Range: $36.53 - $67.90 Hourly