Lead Medical Technologist

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES: 

• Responsible for accurate performance of all procedures, coordinating scheduling, instrument maintenance and troubleshooting. 
• Coordinates CAP survey performance and reporting. 
• Observes functions of the section and makes suggestions on ways to better streamline operations. 
• Oversees the administration of proficiency testing. 
• Assists in the reviewing of policies and procedures, advising on new Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). 
• Reviews daily reports, including certain specimen reports makes changes if needed and reviews with supervisor. 
• Assumes responsibility for training all new staff in all necessary areas of the section. 
• Monitors and maintains competency of all staff throughout the section on an annual basis. 
• Contributes to ongoing compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies for the section (including but not limited to AABB, JCAHO, CAP, OSHA, DPH, NCCLS, and CLIA). 
• Accountable for productivity in the assigned Laboratory. 
• Performs all duties of a medical technologist as needed. 
• Performs other related duties as required. 

• Associate’s degree in medical technology or related science and 3-5 years’ full time experience as Clinical Laboratory Technologist, or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or a related science, attainment of degree within 6 months of start date. 
• 6 years in an accredited blood center or transfusion service. 

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• ASCP certification or equivalent

• Knowledge of complex laboratory procedures. 
• Possesses communication skills sufficient to clearly, completely and accurately verbally relay laboratory data. 
• Knowledge of known risk and biohazards in the lab environment.