Medical Technologist Supervisor (Notional Opportunity)
Duties and Responsibilities
- Performs complex chemical, biological, hematological, immunologic, microscopic, and bacteriological tests.
- Examines and analyzes body fluids and cells and matches blood for transfusions.
- Familiar with AABB requirements for maintaining blood products for transfusion.
- Analyzes the chemical content of fluids and tests for drug levels in the blood.
- Prepares specimens, counts cells, and looks for abnormal cells in blood and body fluids.
- Analyzes test results and relays them to physicians.
- Makes cultures of body fluid and tissue samples, to determine the presence of bacteria, fungi, parasites, or other microorganisms.
- Analyzes samples for chemical content or a chemical reaction and determines concentrations of compounds such as blood glucose and cholesterol levels.
- Evaluates test results, develops and modifies procedures, and establishes and monitors programs, to ensure the accuracy of tests.
- Uses universal safety precautions to protect self and co-workers from biohazardous materials, including blood-borne pathogens.
- Orders and stocks supplies as needed and maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.
- Prepares labs and lab equipment, keeps patient records, adjusts and maintains equipment, provides supervision/acts as Lead for the lab, and provides guidance to other medical technologists and technicians.
- Performs other duties and projects as assigned.
Qualifications
- Completed a formal Medical Technology training program leading to a Bachelor’s Degree.
- Certified by the American Medical Technologist (AMT), the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), or the National Credentialing Agency for Laboratory Personnel, Inc. (NCA).
- Maintain current BLS certification.
- A minimum of (5) five years’ experience as a Medical Technologist is required.
- A minimum of (1) one year experience in a Lead role.
- All healthcare providers must have current clinical experience in direct patient care and have worked a minimum of 6 of the last 12 months in the desired career field.
- Must be able to multi-task, be detail-oriented, be organized, and have excellent verbal and communication skills.
- Proficiency with computers and common office equipment, as well as with MS Office product, is required.
- Ability to adapt to sudden changes and flexibility in work requirements to include potential shift changes based on operational needs and/or command priorities.
- Strong problem-solving skills to research and resolve inquiries and respond in a timely manner.
- Must be a US citizen or be a permanent resident residing in the US for 3 of the past 5 years.
Preferred Qualifications
- Current adjudicated Department of Homeland Security clearance.
- Bilingual in Spanish and English.
Physical Requirements And Work Conditions
- Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
- Work involves sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time.
About the Role
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This position is contingent upon contract award and will be located onsite in either the southeast, southwest, or central United States. Travel will likely be required.
Benefits
We are committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Health insurance
- Retirement plans
- Employee assistance programs
- Flexible spending accounts
- Telemedicine services
Pay
The pay for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience.
Schedule
The schedule for this position is flexible and may vary based on operational needs and/or command priorities.
Skills
Skills required for this position include:
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Excellent verbal and communication skills
- Proficiency with computers and common office equipment
- Ability to adapt to sudden changes and flexibility in work requirements