Lead Core Tech, Lab, Days, Full-Time

Overview
Company Description
Harrison Memorial Hospital (HMH), located in Cynthiana, Kentucky, is a 61-bed, independent, non-profit healthcare facility dedicated to providing high-quality medical services to our community since 1906. We are accredited by The Joint Commission and certified by Medicare and Medicaid, reflecting our commitment to excellence in patient care.
A Growing Network of Care
HMH is proud to offer comprehensive healthcare services through our diverse facilities and programs, including:
Harrison Memorial Hospital - A leading independent, not-for-profit hospital, providing cutting-edge medical care with a patient-centered approach.
Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) - Bringing quality primary care closer to our community, ensuring access to essential healthcare services in rural areas.
EMS Office - A highly trained Emergency Medical Services team, delivering rapid response and lifesaving care when it matters most.
KidTown Daycare - A trusted childcare facility dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing, and educational environment for our employees' families.
Specialty Clinics - Offering advanced specialty care, including cardiology, orthopedics, general surgery, and more, ensuring patients receive expert care close to home.
Clinic Pharmacy - Providing convenient, personalized pharmacy services, ensuring seamless medication management for our patients and community.
At HMH, we are committed to fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment where healthcare professionals can thrive and make a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of our community.
Join us at Harrison Memorial Hospital, where you can be part of a dedicated team delivering exceptional healthcare in a community-focused setting.
Job Skills / Requirements
Job Summary:

• Performs laboratory tests and associated support work as directed by the Laboratory Manager, Supervisor, and Chief Operating Officer.
• Cooperates and communicates professionally with the medical and nursing staff, and hospital personnel.
• Uses technical knowledge to effectively make sound clinical decisions concerning lab issues and to troubleshoot instruments.
• As the Lead Technologist, oversight of departmental duties will be their responsibility. Departmental duties includes: maintaining the maintenance, inventory, and QC logs, monitor proper gram stain and culture setups, review and monitor proper specimen collection and determination of further testing beyond the initial culture.
• This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee.
• The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by the employee's supervisor.

Required Education, Skills, Abilities:

• Bachelor Degree from an approved school of medical laboratory technology.
• Must provide copy of diploma or transcript.
• Certified as a MLS (Medical Laboratory Scientist) from a national certifying agency (ASCP, AMT) preferred.
• Candidates eligible for Certification must attempt BOC exam a minimum of 2 times per year and provide evidence of attempts. Failure to do so may result in an evaluation of employment, including salary, job duties and shifts.
• Failure to successfully pass and obtain certification by the anniversary date of hire will result in termination of employment.
• CEU's for those accredited after 2004.
• Works cooperatively and communicates effectively.
• Follows oral and written instructions.
• Initiative, accuracy, and judgment needed to determine the needs of the laboratory.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to make sound clinical decisions based on patient condition and lab results.
• Computer skills and ability to type.
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload and work independently.
• Excellent customer service.

Education Requirements (All)
Bachelor of Science
Certification Requirements (All)
ASCP or equivalent preferred
MLS certification through ASCP or equivalent national certifying body
Additional Information / Benefits
Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, 401K/403b Plan, Educational Assistance
This job reports to the Laboratory Department Manager
This is a Full-Time position1st Shift , 8a-4:30pm flexible .
Number of Openings for this position: 1