Medical Technologist Lead - FT - Eve - Danbury

Chemistry Lead Tech Position At Danbury Hospital

Northwell 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.

Summary:

Supports the Technical Specialist in the performance of tasks that enhance the operations of the section and performs the duties of the Technical Specialist in his/her absence.

Responsibilities:

1. Performs the duties of a Medical Technologist

2. Assists Technical Specialist with the implementation of new procedures and policies & monitors to assure a safe environment for employees & increase customer satisfaction.

3. Collaborates with the Technical Specialist in coordinating the proficiency testing program to ensure that all testing is registered, analyzed, reviewed and submitted to meet established deadlines.

4. Assists Technical Specialist to ensure compliance with all regulatory agency requirements and all Hospital & Laboratory Compliance policies & procedures.

5. Assists Technical Specialist with assessing staff annual competency and provides input for annual performance review.

6. Assists with daily bench assignments and oversight of the QC program.

7. Communicates events as they occur and completes necessary documentation for appropriate follow-up.

8. Recommends system changes to increase efficiency and accuracy of workflow & ensure daily operational efficiencies.

9. Performs test and/or system validations under the supervision of the Technical Specialist and Medical Director.

10. Helps to maintain the section in a constant state of inspection readiness and participates in regulatory inspections as needed.

11. Promotes teamwork among staff members and fosters positive employee morale & is compliant with Hospital policy & regulatory requirements.

12. Performs the duties of the Technical Specialist in her/his absence.

13. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.

14. Performs other duties as assigned.

Education: BACHELOR'S LVL DGRE

Other Information:

Required: Bachelor's Degree - Biology, Chemistry or Clinical Laboratory Science Minimum Experience: three to five years current experience in chemistry. Desired: American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) preferred or eligible

Working Conditions:

Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational: Some occupational risk

Physical Effort: Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force

Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Company: Danbury Hospital

Org Unit: 127

Department: Core Lab

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $36.53 - $67.90 Hourly