Medical Technologist Lead - FT - Eve - Danbury

Summary

Supports the Technical Specialist in the performance of tasks that enhance the operations of the section and performs the duties of the Technical Specialist in his/her absence.

Responsibilities

• Performs the duties of a Medical Technologist 2.
• Assists Technical Specialist with the implementation of new procedures and policies & monitors to assure a safe environment for employees & increase customer satisfaction.
• Collaborates with the Technical Specialist in coordinating the proficiency testing program to ensure that all testing is registered, analyzed, reviewed and submitted to meet established deadlines.
• Assists Technical Specialist to ensure compliance with all regulatory agency requirements and all Hospital & Laboratory Compliance policies & procedures.
• Assists Technical Specialist with assessing staff annual competency and provides input for annual performance review.
• Assists with daily bench assignments and oversight of the QC program.
• Communicates events as they occur and completes necessary documentation for appropriate follow-up.
• Recommends system changes to increase efficiency and accuracy of workflow & ensure daily operational efficiencies.
• Performs test and/or system validations under the supervision of the Technical Specialist and Medical Director.
• Helps to maintain the section in a constant state of inspection readiness and participates in regulatory inspections as needed.
• Promotes teamwork among staff members and fosters positive employee morale & is compliant with Hospital policy & regulatory requirements.
• Performs the duties of the Technical Specialist in her/his absence.
• Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Requirements

• Education: BACHELOR'S LVL DGRE
• Required: Bachelor's Degree - Biology, Chemistry or Clinical Laboratory Science
• Minimum Experience: three to five years current experience in chemistry.
• Desired: American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) preferred or eligible

Working Conditions

• Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity
• Occupational: Some occupational risk
• Physical Effort: Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force
• Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Company: Danbury Hospital
Org Unit: 127
Department: Core Lab
Exempt: No
Salary Range: $36.53 - $67.90 Hourly