Sr Medical Technologist, SE Campus, Days

Memorial Hermann Health System; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann Health System is looking for a Sr. Medical Technologist to join their Cape Girardeau team. The role focuses on overseeing Point of Care and Microbiology, requiring ASCP or AMT certification.

The candidate should possess a Bachelor's degree in biological science and at least two years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include performing tests, supervising quality control, and mentoring lab staff to ensure best practices in patient care.

Qualifications

• At least two years of pertinent experience in a high-complexity laboratory.
• Certification as Medical Technologist (ASCP or AMT) is required.
• Ability to mentor and teach other laboratory staff.

Responsibilities

• Performs and documents test results and quality control procedures.
• Oversees testing performance and quality control for the assigned area.
• Teaches and assesses competency of laboratory employees.

Skills

Experience in high-complexity laboratory

ASCP or AMT certification

Leadership and mentoring skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biological science

Job description

Job Summary

Memorial Hermann SE campus seeks a strong generalist to join our team as a Sr. Medical Technologist on day shift. The position will oversee Point of Care and Microbiology. Experience with Point of Care and/or Microbiology is highly desired but not required; the successful candidate will be ASCP or AMT certified. Senior level experience is a plus. The role will work 3 × 12‑hour shifts, 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., including rotating weekends.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a biological science is required (equivalency required for foreign education). Incumbents hired into this job prior to 7/1/2019 do not need a bachelor’s degree.
• Licenses / Certifications: Medical Technologist (ASCP) or Medical Technologist (AMT), Certified CLS (ASCP), Certified MLS (ASCP or ASCP‑International) CM, or Cytotechnologist (CT) (ASCP).
• Experience / Knowledge / Skills: At least two (2) years of pertinent experience in a high‑complexity laboratory in the assigned/specified area; completion of Senior Medical Technologist skills competency within one year of accepting the position.

Position Responsibilities

• Performs and documents test results, quality control, and maintenance procedures according to technical policy and procedures; troubleshoots instruments as needed.
• Oversees and evaluates the performance of testing, quality control, maintenance, and procedures for the assigned area.
• Prepares monthly quality summary reports documenting instrument performance, quality control, linearity, service visits, and clinical service issues.
• Coordinates service visits.
• Evaluates and maintains technical procedures appropriate to the department/facility; ensures competency at all workstations; writes procedures; demonstrates working knowledge of laboratory equipment and laboratory information systems.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory standards from agencies such as TJC, FDA, CAP, AABB, CMS, HCFA, and CLIA; participates in CAP mock inspections and off‑site system inspections.
• Teaches, assesses competency, mentors, and/or precepts other laboratory employees and students in technical procedures, policies, quality control, maintenance, performance improvement, production efficiency, and customer service.
• Provides input into initial, six‑month, and annual training, performance appraisals, and competency for Medical Technologists.
• Coaches and provides input to the Lab Director or Manager for counseling associations performance, error reports, and employee recognition program.
• Demonstrates leadership and performs duties to promote quality patient care, customer satisfaction, safety, cost efficiency, and the compliance improvement process; may participate in the interview process for job applicants.
• Supports intradepartmental cohesiveness by practicing teamwork, acknowledging employee strengths, communicating effectively with laboratory staff, MLS, and Laboratory Director, and reporting issues, observations, and solutions.
• Interacts with hospital personnel, volunteers, physicians, and patients regarding specimens and orders that enter the laboratory and/or reporting results in accordance with laboratory policies and procedures.
• Ensures safe care for patients, staff, and visitors while adhering to Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards and staying within budgetary specifications including time, supply, and productivity management.
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting mandatory and continuing education and skills competency requirements; supports department‑based goals that contribute to organizational success; serves as preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.
• Demonstrates commitment to caring for every community member by creating compassionate and personalized experiences; models Memorial Hermann service standards through safe, caring, personalized, and efficient experiences for patients and colleagues.
• Other duties as assigned.