Medical Technologist Lead-Baroness Lab-Full-Time

About the role

The Lead Medical Technologist performs various laboratory procedures in assigned areas and manages selected aspects of laboratory processes or shifts, which may include workflow, quality control, performance improvement activities, training of new employees, advanced problem solving, department equipment or computer maintenance and upgrades, writing/reviewing procedures, or other assigned tasks. Work involves analytical testing of blood and/or human biological specimens, requiring a moderate to high degree of theoretical and practical knowledge and expertise in licensed area(s). Duties include pre- and post-analytical processes, following laboratory policies and procedures, and maintaining quality control practices. The role emphasizes outstanding customer service and respectful relationships.

Responsibilities

• Assists with staff schedule preparation and workflow assignments as requested
• Assesses competencies according to CLIA regulations
• Manages quality assessment and technical oversight, problem solving, scheduling, interviewing applicants, provides input for staff performance, oversees training and competency evaluations
• Assists the Laboratory management with special projects as assigned
• Reads, examines, and interprets complex test results
• Serves as a resource and addresses complex tests/procedures
• Manages instrument maintenance and troubleshooting practices
• Leads quality control and quality assurance testing
• Assists with data collection and special projects, as assigned
• Performs pre-analytical activities related to laboratory testing, including equipment maintenance, function checks, documentation, inventory control, supply stocking, specimen collection, biological specimen processing, cleaning and disinfection of laboratory equipment and spaces, quality control and calibration performance
• Performs assigned tests and analytical procedures efficiently and accurately according to established procedures, performance standards, and departmental competency standards
• Participates in proficiency testing, adhering to federal and state regulations and institutional policies
• Performs post-analytical activities related to laboratory testing, reporting results (including highly abnormal results) in accordance with established procedures
• Provides and acts on technical and support information related to laboratory testing for all age groups, neonatal through geriatric patients

Education

• Required: Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related biological science and 12-months approved clinical training in a NACCLS approved program or equivalent

Experience

• Required: Three years of moderate and high complexity technical laboratory experience

Position Requirements

• Required: MT/CLS (ASCP) certification or equivalent
• Preferred: State of Tennessee licensure as a Medical Laboratory Technologist