Med Lab Technologist - Lead - 3rd Shift (Overnights)

Work Shift

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advance technology. Capital Health is a five-time Magnet-Recognized health system for nursing excellence and is comprised of 2 hospitals. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 250 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

Position Overview

• Assists the supervisor in the supervision of the staff and activities within the laboratory sections during the assigned shift to generate accurate and reliable test results. Assists the supervisor in the planning, assigning, reviewing and evaluating the work of assigned staff to achieve quality testing results, to operate in a fiscally responsible manner, to achieve operational efficiency and to adhere to established policies, practices and procedures.
  
  

Minimum Requirements

Education:Associate's degree in science related field. Degree in medical laboratory sciences preferred. ASCP preferred.

Experience:Three years' clinical laboratory experience in one of the following disciplines: Generalist Lead: chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, coagulation, microscopic evaluations on all fluids, molecular testing and specimen processing. Including all functions in microbiology and blood bank. Core Lab Lead: chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, coagulation, microscopic evaluations on all fluids, molecular testing and specimen processing. Blood Bank Lead: blood bank and transfusion medicine including identification of multiple antibodies, neonates and Trauma services. Microbiology Lead: Microbiology and molecular diagnostics.

Other Credentials

Knowledge and Skills:Excellent communication skills. Advanced technical and operating skills and proficiency and conducting competency training in all aspects of automated and manual testing, instrument maintenance and troubleshooting in the specific disciplines described.

Special Training:Intermediate computer skills

Mental, Behavioral and Emotional Abilities:Demonstrates ability to work cooperatively with individuals and teams to produce outcomes and cultivate a positive work environment.

Usual Work Day:8 Hours

Reporting Relationships

Does this position formally supervise employees? No

If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• In the absence of the supervisor, performs delegated technical and administrative duties including overseeing the staff and the activities within the laboratory sections during the assigned shift to generate accurate and reliable test results. Assists the supervisor to evaluate the technical performance of assigned staff.
• Plans, assigns, reviews and evaluates the work of assigned staff to achieve quality testing results, to operate in a fiscally responsible manner, to achieve operational efficiency and to adhere to established policies, practices and procedures.
• Maintains accurate documentation required by regulatory agencies. Maintains accurate records, quality assurance records, and quality control records as required.
• Assists the supervisor to resolve technical, operational, system and other related issues on a timely basis. Takes appropriate corrective action when needed.
• In the absence of the supervisor, communicates with Capital Health (CH) administrative, medical, nursing and other staff effectively to ensure proper coordination and understanding of services.
• Performs laboratory and special procedures as required and maintains proficiency in all procedures within designated section.
• Evaluates proper safety precautions and infection control measures are being followed to ensure the safety of patients, staff, and others. Performs proper infection control techniques for testing. Monitors performance of equipment and takes appropriate measures to ensure proper and safe operation of equipment. Monitors performance of preventive maintenance schedule to ensure timely performance.
• Performs required administrative and clerical functions to ensure proper and efficient operation. Assists supervisor to maintain adequate inventory of operating supplies in order for department to run smoothly. Communicates with vendors as required. Inventories equipment and supplies to ensure and adequate level is available to meet functional needs. Assists supervisor to prepare timely and accurately a variety of reports and records as required.
• Assist supervisor to evaluate operations, quality assurance, quality control, adequate inventory of supplies and individual performance. Enforces and follows established CH and departmental policies, practices, and procedures.
• Trains employees and assists in the direction of work and to appraise performance. Addresses complaints and resolves problems.
• Actively monitors workflow and makes adjustments in real time to meet turnaround time targets.
• Demonstrates accountable leadership with outstanding interpersonal skills, both verbal and written to foster positive staff engagement and team dynamics. Demonstrated good time management skills.
• Performs other duties as assigned and possesses a willingness to adapt to changing department demands.
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
  
  

Frequent physical demands include: Sitting , Standing , Walking , Carry objects , Push/Pull , Twisting , Bending , Reaching forward , Reaching overhead , Wrist position deviation , Pinching/fine motor activities

Occasional physical demands include: Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) , Squat/kneel/crawl

Continuous physical demands include: Keyboard use/repetitive motion , Talk or Hear

Lifting Floor to Waist 20 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 20 lbs.

Sensory Requirements include: Very Accurate 20/40, Near Vision, Accurate Far Vision, Color Discrimination, Moderate Depth Perception, Accurate Hearing

Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: Bloodborne Pathogens , Chemical , Airborne Communicable Disease

Offers are contingent upon successful completion of our onboarding process and pre-employment physical. Capital Health will require all applicants (including contractors, travelers and consultants) to have an annual flu vaccine prior to start date, with the exception of individuals with medical and religious exemptions.

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