Med Tech Register - Microbiology Section Lead

JOB SUMMARY:

The Medical Technologist – Section Lead is responsible for day-to-day operations of a specific lab section, clinics point of care testing, and assuring all local, state, and federal regulations are met.

The Medical Technologist – Section Lead will work in all areas of the laboratory.  Those being chemistry, microbiology, blood bank, hematology, urinalysis, blood gases, coagulation, and serology.  Tests will be performed on blood, body fluids, and tissues as ordered by the patient’s physician. **Must be able to meet job requirements for phlebotomist as required.

The Medical Technologist – Section Lead reports directly to the Chief Tech, Laboratory Director and/or Medical Director.


QUALIFICATION

 

Education:
a.)  Bachelors of Science Degree including completion of an approved Clinical
            Laboratory Science program.

Licensure/Certification:
a.)MT (ASCP) or equivalent.

Work Experience:
a.)Three to five years’ experience preferred within a subsection of the laboratory.
b.)One to three years’ leadership experience preferred.
c).   Technically competent in all areas of the clinical laboratory.


RESPONSIBILITIES/JOB DUTIES:


Review all policies and procedures initially and at the time of revisions or when new procedures are offered and applicable to their job responsibilities. Will recommend improvements as warranted. Will also stay current with communication requirements from various sources (e.g.., lab leadership, organizational communications, etc.).

Operates all laboratory equipment as trained. Is competent with performing maintenance and calibration as necessary. Performs, monitors, and approves QC requirements as necessary.

Is current with acceptable levels of CEU requirements.

Performs patient testing in an appropriate manner such that the quality and accuracy of results are acceptable. Identifies and corrects problems with specimen/instruments that could adversely affect patient care.

Participates and successfully passes proficiency testing requirements. Participates and successfully passes competency testing requirements. Participates in special projects as required by supervisor and/or director.

Assists in maintaining technical policies; evaluating/implementing/validating equipment; acts as an advanced operator with appropriate reflective skills; assists in new employee/staff training in the use of equipment and/or competency; and assists in evaluating/recommending/developing procedures and processes for new or improved technology and assists in appropriate preparation for regulatory inspection.

Will use applicable safety devices and/or PPE’s when handling and testing biohazardous materials.


REQUIRED STAFF COMPETENCIES:

Demonstrates support for organizational and departmental mission.

Supports and demonstrates knowledge of the Strategic Plan and the Hospital Key Initiatives.

Fosters and promotes teamwork within department and the organization as a whole.

Works to resolves conflicts constructively and in a timely manner.

Ability to communicate effectively and simply with every customer and co-worker.

Ability to display a positive, courteous and friendly attitude toward all contacts.

Ability to build good relationships with others based upon a sustained effort of mutual support toward common goals.

Ability to exercise good judgment, reasoning and concentration to detail and to take personal accountability for all actions in carrying out job duties.

Is customer focused and committed to Quality and Process Improvement with a strong desire to provide service excellence.

Possesses and displays a strong knowledge and understanding of the standards of practice for their position including, if and when applicable, commensurate computer skills; population specific and general competencies; organizational skills, time and project management.

Possesses a vigorous and enthusiastic desire to learn and to grow both personally and professionally, and to improve one's skills in order to deliver the best possible care for our customers.


WORKING CONDITIONS:

Specimen collection, including patient preparation - if applicable, labeling,
handling, preservation or fixation, processing or preparation, transportation and storage of specimens.

Able to apply, perform, and implement trained laboratory procedures.

Able to perform each trained test method, use instruments as instructed, perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and calibration procedures related to each test performed.

A working knowledge of reagent stability and storage.

Apply quality control policies and procedures of the laboratory.

An awareness of the factors that influence test results

Able to assess and verify the validity of patient test results through the evaluation
of quality control sample values prior to reporting patient test results.

Exhibits a positive first impression to all customers by following institutional
service care standards.