MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST REGIONAL LEAD - FULL TIME

Medical Technologist Regional Lead

As a Medical Technologist Regional Lead, all the duties of a Medical Technologist are performed in addition to assisting in the daily efficient operation of the lab. This is to include performing duties consistent with written procedures and regulatory requirements and apply theoretical concepts of laboratory medicine using independent judgement to ensure timely and accurate results.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Performs accurate laboratory testing as ordered by the clinician producing results in a timely manner. Assists Manager in the observance and documentation of quality assurance monitors to produce timely reports meeting regulatory requirements.
• Performs and understands quality control programs including evaluation of values, documentation of errors and corrective action. Assists Manager with monthly quality control review and submission to vendor for peer group analysis.
• Performs and records scheduled equipment maintenance, troubleshooting of equipment problems and provides technical support to laboratory staff and clinicians. Resolves problems as they arise and keeps Manager informed of such situations.
• Performs all routine and complex tests as ordered by the clinician. Recognizes and follows critical results procedure. Reviews all worksheet documentation monthly.
• Proficient operation of the LIS and other computer related programs. Actively participates in all upgrades. Assists Manager in developing and updating procedure manuals.
• Performs proficiency testing per scheduled rotation. Assists Manager in submitting results accurately and timely. Provides appropriate documentation of corrective action for results outside of acceptable limits.
• Ensures there is proper coverage of MLTs and MTs in all the regional locations
• Documents any corrective action needed and works with the Laboratory Manager to deliver the information
• Creates the schedule for the MLTs and MTs in all the regional locations
• Performs any other miscellaneous duties as assigned

Competencies Competencies are observable behaviors that encompass the knowledge, skills, and personal characteristics that distinguish levels of performance in the work environment. This will be performed annually by the Laboratory Manager and documentation maintained in employee notebook.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Lifting Must be able to lift above shoulder height up to 10 lbs. as needed. In addition, must be able to lift up to 30 lbs. on a daily basis, multiple times a day replacing instrumentation reagents. For items weighing more than 30 lbs., a dolly/cart must be utilized

Pushing/Pulling Must be able to push/pull up to 30 lbs. on a daily basis. For items weighing more than 30 lbs., a dolly/cart must be utilized

Carry weight, lift Must be able to carry reagents to instrumentation weighing up to 30 lbs. on a daily basis. For items weighing more than 30 lbs., a dolly/cart must be utilized

Bending/Twisting/Stooping Must be able to bend/twist/stoop to replace reagents, remove instrumentation waste, file racks of specimens, and in storing of supplies

Sitting/Standing Must be able to constantly stand and walk for several hours in duration. Sitting is appropriate based on workload volume and particular testing being performed (example microscopic work)

Smells Ability to tolerate strong odors when disposing of specimens or reagents

Dexterity Must be able to perform a large amount of repetitive hand movements by utilizing computers and opening/closing specimen containers

Travel Based on staffing needs, staff may be required to commute to other regional laboratories to provide laboratory coverage which may also require changing work hours, additional shifts and/or weekends.

Requirements

Required Education and Experience Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or related Science degree along with the successful completion of an approved formal training program in Medical Technology.

Preferred Education and Experience Experience in a clinical laboratory setting involving the analysis of blood, tissue and body fluids utilizing automated equipment and specialized instrumentation while performing numerous complicated tests simultaneously and accurately interpreting the results.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

Active State of Florida license as a Medical Technologist with licensure in the following specialties: Hematology, Chemistry, Serology, Microbiology, Molecular Pathology. Registry with either ASCP or AAB preferred.