Title: Med Tech - Team Leader

Location: Macon, GA 31201

Duration: Direct Hire

Shift: Days

Job Summary:

• Performs laboratory analysis on received specimens, providing clinical information for diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases.
• Responsible for overall quality, efficiency, and safety in the performance of assigned technical duties.

Essential Functions

• Demonstrates proficiency and follows testing procedures and policies by adherence to quality assurance guidelines for equipment and work area, documenting corrective action to any non-conforming event.
• Prepares reagents, maintains an adequate supply of materials for test procedures, and manages inventory to effectively reduce departmental waste/expense.
• Exercises clinical judgment in assessing priorities while identifying, problem-solving, and offering solutions to test systems through the appropriate department channels, i.e. contacts hotline to troubleshoot with a specialist when necessary to resolve the issue or set up service when appropriate.
• Assists with review and revision of procedures and documentation related to accreditation, adhering to all regulatory requirements for various authorities, including but not limited to CAP, TJC, and OSHA.
• Maintains clear, real-time communications shift-to-shift and with leadership regarding issues, concerns, and problems that may affect patient care or the operation of the department.
• Participates in planning and implementing change through participation in staff meetings, task forces, or projects.
• Participates in the competency assessment program, where qualified.
• Physical Requirements Works in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Works in an area containing biohazardous (infectious) materials and chemical, fire, and mechanical hazards.
• Duties may involve standing, walking, stretching, stooping, bending, and lifting light (20-pound) to moderately heavy (50-pound) loads.

Skills & Education:

• Must be an ASCP registered Medical Technologist or equivalent.
• A minimum of two (2) to five (5) years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.