Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Evening Shift

Description:

At Saint Alphonsus Health System, we are looking for people who are living out their calling.
We want you to be passionate about coming to work, and challenged to achieve your potential.
Living by these virtues, we pride ourselves on exceptional service and the highest quality of care.

GENERAL SUMMARY AND PURPOSE:

The essential functions described below are specific to the Medical Technologist Lead.
It is expected that the Technologist also meets all essential functions related to the primary job description.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Medical Technologist (MT), Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) or equivalent certification by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) required.
Bachelor s degree required, emphasis in medical technology or related science preferred.

Minimum of 4 years of experience as a Certified Medical Technologist required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Organization's Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions.
Performs complex testing and resolves testing discrepancies independently.
Accepts special projects delegated by the supervisor.
Completes projects in the timeline expected.
Serves as a customer service liaison.
Demonstrates knowledge needed to resolve problems.
Fields phone calls from nursing units and physicians needing supervisory attention.
Works professionally to resolve any questions or concerns brought to your attention.

Directs any unresolved issues to a pathologist.
Functions as a trainer and supporter to CLAs and new MTs.
Serves as a coach and a consultant to less experienced employees.
Correlates and interprets lab data based on knowledge of physiological conditions affecting testing results.
Performs complex and specialized lab analysis requiring advanced skills, technical expertise, and a broad use of independent judgment.
Performs complex instrument troubleshooting.
Consults with instrument technical support if necessary.

Delegates tasks to the appropriate personnel and follows through to see that they are accomplished.
Functions in the role of a mentor and lead tech.
Serves as the laboratory resource person for questions and problems.
Interprets and consults with allied health care professionals on clinical data.
In crucial situations or downtimes, communicates laboratory status to the clinical coordinator.
Is knowledgeable and prepared to take on duties during a disaster or disaster drill.
Takes charge and delegates tasks as necessary.
Is aware of the laboratory as a whole and direct staff in completing workload.
Develops trust and teamwork with others, both inside and outside the laboratory.

Fosters an atmosphere of teamwork among staff.
Is encouraging and easy to approach.
When scheduling conflicts and/or personnel call in sick, works to find coverage and/or shift changes to provide adequate staffing.
Informs shifts/techs of schedule changes/staffing shortages.
Acts as a positive role model in the lab.
Actively supports lab decisions and encourages others.
Establish department schedule for review by supervisor.
Attend RHM meetings as assigned by the department supervisor.
Assist with direct observation for colleague competencies as assigned by department supervisor.
Performs coagulation calibrations and lot to lot change validations.

Implements new products, equipment, or procedures.
Utilizes current research and literature to evaluate and make recommendation to management for updating policies and procedures.
Reviews and maintains appropriate regulatory guidelines under the direction of the department supervisor.
Assumes responsibility of laboratory supervisors in their absence.
May lead shift huddles.

Colleagues of Saint Alphonsus Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout SAHS and Trinity Health.

Visit saintalphonsus.org/careers to learn more about the benefits, culture and career development opportunities available to you at Saint Alphonsus Health System.

Saint Alphonsus and Trinity Health are committed to promoting diversity in its workforce and to providing an inclusive work environment where everyone is treated with fairness, dignity and respect.
We are committed to recruit and retain a diverse staff reflective of the communities we serve.
Saint Alphonsus and Trinity Health are equal opportunity employers and prohibit discrimination against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, gender, marital status, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation.
Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do.
Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents.
Together, we become our best selves.
A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve.
Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Associated topics:
lab, medical, medical lab science, medical technologist, sample collection, scientist, services, technician i, technician ii, technician laboratory

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