Lead Medical Technologist MLS

About the Role

Performs laboratory testing, verifying results using knowledge of principles, QC, and instruments and interprets results based on physiology. Recognizes and solves problems using skills and technical knowledge. The Lead Tech is responsible for the technical procedures, instrument operation, and QC management for specific areas in the Core lab. This role may include coordination, supervision, regulatory, and technical oversight of Point-of-Care (POC).

• Performs and reports all assigned tests with expected precision and accuracy and obtains blood or other body fluid from patients.
• Operates computer equipment and software programs relative to performance of essential job functions and other laboratory-related requirements.
• Maintains and monitors applicable QC program and records all required quality control results. Establishes QC procedures and confidence limits.
• Maintains, calibrates, and repairs equipment with accurate records of services.
• Performs all duties and responsibilities as outlined in CLIA regulations.
• Develops, maintains, and monitors an inventory control and ordering system.
• Prepares reagents in prescribed manner.
• Participates in the evaluation of new procedures, equipment, and methods.
• Responds immediately to instrument problems in the department with appropriate action. Key interface to vendor for technical problems.
• Collects blood specimens utilizing the appropriate technique with patients of all age groups following established standard work practices and safety precautions.
• Accurately identifies patients prior to collection of specimens using two patient identifiers and accurately labels specimens in the presence of the patient as established by laboratory policy.
• Maintains required department confidentiality and abides by HIPAA regulations.
• Trains colleagues in section to follow established standard work practices and monitors/audits for compliance.
• Provides competent patient care by obtaining and appropriately interpreting data, making decisions based on age-specific growth and development, and adapting procedures and treatments.
• Develops and maintains technical procedure manuals of the department and performs annual procedure review.
• Ensures a document control system is in place and all are in compliance with regulatory and accrediting agencies.
• Maintains the Preventative Maintenance program for the department and ensures corrective action is taken as necessary.
• Manages and maintains the proficiency survey program in accordance with regulatory standards.
• Updates the lab computer system database and validates the system overlays.
• Assists Laboratory Technical Manager in developing section-specific competency tools.
• Serves as technical resource person for the Regional Lab Manager, Regional Lab Technical Consultant, and Pathologist.
• Performs comparison studies on procedures based on precision, accuracy, linearity, and cost comparison.

Requirements

• Bachelor's in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, or chemical, physical, or biological science degree is required or qualifies as an MT under the CLIA high complexity testing personnel qualifications. Educational transcript required for verification.
• Demonstrated competence as a tech for a minimum of four years, preferably at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center.
• Supervisory education and/or experience preferred.
• MLS/MT (ASCP) registry required or completed within two years of hire.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented individual able to work with minimum supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively with hospital personnel, patients, vendors, and service personnel.
• Ability to work on multiple projects at one time and flexibility to meet department needs.

Schedule

Monday - Friday 0600-1430 with the potential for weekend or holiday rotation.