Medical Technologist Lead

Full-time Faculty position for the School of Medical Laboratory Science program educational program. Instructs, supervises and evaluates MLS students. Reports to the Education Programs Manager (aka MLS Program Director).

Responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery of the Chemistry (and Blood Bank) lecture series.
• Oversee the delivery of the Chemistry/Immunology clinical laboratory rotation.
• Develop curriculum content, deliver didactic and bench instruction, write examinations, grade and evaluate student performance in the Medical Laboratory Science Program.
• Develop theory lecture schedule, syllabus (goals, competencies, objectives, and expectations), instructional activities and assessments (assignments/exams/performance evaluations) for the respective discipline.
• Develop clinical laboratory rotation schedule, syllabus (rotation goals, competencies, objectives, and expectations), instructional activities and assessments (assignments/exams/performance evaluations) for the respective discipline.
• Evaluate student academic, technical and clinical performance.
• Counsel students related to their program, national certification and job pursuit.
• Assist and advise students on education and research projects required by the program.
• Assist in interviewing candidates, selecting students, and evaluating current student academic and technical performance.
• Participate in student recruitment and student grievance procedures, as needed.
• Participate in:
  • Faculty Meetings with Program Director
  • Admission Committee
  • Advisory Committee
  • Program quality improvement via review of student evaluations, annual course assessment, course modifications and effectiveness review, graduate certification outcomes, etc.
  • Data collection for Quarterly Clinical Time Studies and Annual Teaching Hour Report
  • NAACLS Accreditation Self-Study and Site Visit
• Ensure cost effectiveness through efficient use of time, accurate and timely task completion, mindful use of laboratory funds, and observance of wasteful use of supplies.

Requirements

• Baccalaureate degree (BS) and graduate of a NAACLS-accredited Medical Technology (MT) or Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) program.
• Certification in Medical Laboratory Science either as MLS(ASCP) or MT(ASCP).
• 3 years of clinical laboratory work experience (5 years or more preferred).
• MLS student teaching experience (laboratory and/or lecture instruction).
• Expert in Microsoft Office 365 applications including Word, Excel, Teams and Forms.
• Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college/university with 16 semester hours (24 quarter hours) in biology including one semester in microbiology and 16 semester hours (24 quarter hours) in chemistry including one semester in organic or biochemistry, which may be obtained within, or in addition to, the baccalaureate degree.
• Completion of a clinical laboratory approved or accredited program by NAACLS or at least three months documented laboratory training in each specialty in which the individual performs high complexity testing.
• A minimum of 2 years direct technical experience is required having worked within an accredited, licensed laboratory where at least 2 years of which include specific experience in the laboratory discipline being applied for.
• Completion of an accredited clinical internship or equivalent experience/training as required by the Board of Registry.
• Must be certified per policy; specialty certification in appropriate discipline preferred (e.g., ASCP Medical Laboratory Scientist - MLS(ASCP)CM).
• Problem solving ability, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates sincere interest in training students and continuing education activities in higher education methodologies and pedagogy.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts directory with deals on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more.
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings.

Schedule

• Full time, day shift.
• Weekly scheduled hours: 40.
• Hours of work: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM.
• Days worked: Monday - Friday.