What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Medical Laboratory Technician/Technologist position at Three Crosses Regional Hospital?
If you're looking for a place to call home and grow, Three Crosses Regional Hospital is looking for you! We are looking for Lead Medical Laboratory Technician/Technologist that is committed to clinical excellence and building a patient-centered culture.
Three Crosses Regional Hospital is an advanced independent healthcare organization led by a local team of professionals dedicated to high quality patient care and being the first choice of patients and providers in the communities we serve.
We are dedicated to hiring team members that will adapt to our culture, pride themselves in professionalism, integrity, transparency, two-way communication, and ensuring the safety and well-being of our patients and staff.
Responsible for performing medical laboratory procedures and reports results in a prompt, accurate and reliable manner according to established hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Assist Lab Manager and Laboratory Technical Supervisor with oversight of staff to include hiring, training and orientation. Performs and demonstrates proficiency and understanding of the clinical laboratory, assists in instructing other personnel as assigned, and performs with a perceptive depth of clinical laboratory tests and procedures which require the exercise of independent judgment and responsibility.
The incumbent will carry-out her/his duties by adhering to the highest standards of ethical and moral conduct, acts in the best interest of Three Crosses Regional Hospital, and fully supports the mission, vision, and values of Three Crosses Regional Hospital. The incumbent will have knowledge of health care systems, and have demonstrated ability to interact, relate to, work with, and support the activities of a diverse workforce.
Primary Responsibilities
- Leads Medical Laboratory Technologist and Medical Laboratory Technicians to ensure day-to-day tasks are performed thoroughly and accurately.
- Assists Manager with hiring, training, and orientating staff.
- Perform phlebotomy, specimen collection, specimen processing.
- Performs efficiently and accurately all aspects of lab testing from the pre-analytical phase through analytical and post analytical phases.
- Participate in proficiency testing, QA, QC, and process improvement activities.
- Performs instrument maintenance.
- Serve as a technical resource for all internal and external customers.
- Ensures delivery of patient care including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient outcomes.
- Revises plan of patient care as needed.
- Provides compassion to the patient and the patient’s family members.
- Attend staff meetings as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
- Required: High School Diploma or GED
- Required: Associate degree in Medical Technology or related field or bachelor’s degree in medical technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or equivalent program of study
- Required: 1-3 years’ experience as a Medical Technician or Medical Technologist. Previous Lead experience preferred.
- Preferred: Experience in a hospital laboratory setting or medical related environment.
- Required: Meet all Employee Health Requirement
- Preferred: Certification in any of the following: NCA (National Credentialing Agency), ASCP (American Society for Clinical Pathology), HEW (Health Education & Welfare), or AMT (American Medical Technologies)
“We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law”.
