Lead Medical Technologist-Full Time-Day/Evening

Purpose

The Lead Technologist is responsible for assuming a supervisory role in the laboratory. Responsibilities include overseeing the daily operations of the assigned department. Population served based on scope of services in the department.

Essential Responsibilities

• Overseeing staff and activities of the department - Ensures adequate staffing and determines priorities/workflows. Writes and revise all SOP’s for the assigned department.
• Ensures supplies and reagents are accurately ordered. Supervises preventive maintenance of equipment. Troubleshooting problems associated with instrumentation.
• Supervises and evaluates the work of department staff. Handles call outs/vacation requests/controls overtime. Performs department training and competencies.
• Enforces all PPE Requirements as per safety guidelines.
• Evaluates new test methodology. Uses appropriate documentation forms for new instrument/methodology.
• Evaluates Performance Improvement indicators. Reviews QC according to policy.
• Reviews required reports and department related work in a timely manner. Implements quality control measures, documenting remedial action taken for detected deficiencies.
• Orders appropriate proficiency test. Ensures all testing is complete and entered in website before deadline. Check results and review with Medical Director.
• Prepares for accrediting agency inspections. Investigate root cause of any unacceptable result, discuss with Medical Director and complete necessary paperwork.
• Ensures compliance with all regulatory agencies. Prepares for and participates in all inspections.
• Processes, reports, and implements corrective action for NYSDOH and CAP surveys. Prepares responses and plan of action for any deficiencies.
• Performs Medical Technologist duties as required.
• Maintain and Model REACH Values (Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Compassion, Honor)
• Demonstrates regular, reliable and predictable attendance.
• Performs other duties as required.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or one of the related sciences
• Six (6) years of clinical laboratory experience

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements

• Safety Guidelines
• Regulatory Guidelines
• Phlebotomy protocols

License, Registration, or Certification Requirements

• NYS Medical Technologist License

Working Conditions

• Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity
• Occupational: Some occupational risk
• Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force
• Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Company

Putnam Hospital Center