Lead Laboratory Technician

Job Summary and Qualifications The Core Lab Lead Technologist collects and prepares specimens and performs laboratory procedures used in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease. Verifies, records and reports lab results in an accurate and timely manner on all performed tests. Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, hospital policies and laboratory procedures, including maintaining the cleanliness of all equipment, instruments and work area. In addition to MLT/MT responsibilities will serve as a lead technologist for the Core Lab. Will also have primary responsibility for instrument operation, maintenance, quality control and compliance with all regulatory standards pertaining to Core Lab. What you will do in this role Serve as Lead Tech for the appropriate lab section Have primary responsibility for instrument operation and maintenance, quality control, and compliance with all regulatory standards Handle specimen processing, pre-analytic inspection of specimens for identification and integrity. Perform various types of laboratory test(s) on patient specimens, evaluate test results, and report/enter/verify test results in Laboratory Information System. Evaluate new and/or modified procedures, reagents and instruments as directed by Section Coordinator. Troubleshoot all instruments as directed by Section Coordinator. Communicate laboratory test knowledge and test results in a professional and appropriate manner. Qualifications Associate or Bachelor’s Degree; Graduate from a NCCLS accredited Medical Technologist program. 5 years clinical experience required. Benefits Parkridge Medical Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include: Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. EEO Statement We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr