Lead Medical Technologist - Hematology

Responsibilities

• Independently conducts advanced analyses of body fluids and tissues.
• Affirms the accuracy of all analytical data before results are released for patient diagnosis and treatment purposes.
• Interprets information by applying judgment and making decisions based on technical procedures and instrumentation.
• Possesses an understanding of how to correlate medical data, recognize links between various laboratory parameters, consider physiological influences, and understand how different medications and treatments may impact results.
• Develops and reviews quality control measures, examines peer data, and participates in proficiency testing.
• Troubleshoots issues by analyzing complex information.
• Validates methods and ensures compliance with all relevant regulatory activities.
• Engages in ongoing education and competency development to stay updated within the field.
• Provides training for new team members and students, fulfilling competency and mandatory educational requirements.
• Communicates updates and offers clinical guidance and leadership to colleagues.
• Keeps quality control and instrument records in accordance with accrediting agency standards, ensuring documentation is readily available to all technical staff and inspectors.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (Required)
• ASCP (or equivalent AMT) certification required within two years of hire.
• Minimum two years’ experience in patient care or clinical laboratory settings.