Senior Medical Technologist, Molecular

Akron Children's; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's health organization in Akron, Ohio is seeking a Senior Medical Technologist to assist in daily activities and ensure quality control in a clinical laboratory setting. Responsibilities include staff leadership, training, and overseeing proper procedures. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree, relevant certification, and clinical laboratory experience. This full-time position is onsite with a day shift.

Qualifications

• Prior work experience in a clinical laboratory setting.
• Experience as a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist required.
• Certification or eligibility for ASCP certification at the MT/MLS level required.

Responsibilities

• Perform staff Medical Technologist duties.
• Verify competency of staff.
• Establish and maintain quality control programs.

Skills

Clinical laboratory experience

Leadership skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant coursework

Job description

Senior Medical Technologist, Molecular role at Akron Children's

Summary: The Senior Medical Technologist assists in the daily organization and oversight of work activities under general supervision of and in close cooperation with supervisor.

Overview

The Senior Medical Technologist assists in the daily organization and oversight of work activities under general supervision of and in close cooperation with supervisor.

Details

Employment type: Full-Time, 40 Hours/Week

Shift: Day

Location: Onsite

Responsibilities

• Performs staff Medical Technologist duties.
• Follow procedures for collecting and processing Biological specimens.
• Assists in the daily organization and oversight of work activities under general supervision of and in close cooperation with supervisor.
• Provides technical assistance, training, and leadership to staff and students.
• Verifies competency of staff.
• Establishes and maintains under the direction of the Medical/Scientific Director documentation of the quality control and performance improvement programs in the section.
• Is responsible for establishment of technical procedures and documentation necessary for licensing and accrediting agencies.
• Fulfills requirements of general supervisor as described by HCFA in the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act of 198
• Provides technical oversite to testing ensuring accuracy.
• Assists in daily organization.
• Establishes, reviews and documents quality control and quality assurance programs in the section.
• Provides leadership to technical staff to include orientation and training.
• Other duties as required.

Technical Expertise

• Prior work experience in a clinical laboratory setting including recent experience in multiple laboratory disciplines is preferred.
• Experience as a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist is required.
• Experience working with all levels within an organization is required.
• Experience in healthcare is preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office [Outlook, Excel, Word] or similar software is required.

Education And Experience

• Education: Bachelor's degree in coursework defined by the American Society for Clinical Pathology [ASCP] or equivelant is required.
• Certification: Certification or eligibility for certification by ASCP at the MT/MLS level or grandfather at the MT/MLS level prior to 2004 is required.
• Years of relevant experience: 2-3 years is preferred.
• Years of experience supervising: 2 years preferred