Medical Technologist Lead - Full Time

Required Education and Experience : Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology or related Science degree along with the successful completion of an approved formal training program in Medical Technology.

Preferred Education and Experience : Experience in a clinical laboratory setting involving the analysis of blood, tissue and body fluids utilizing automated equipment and specialized instrumentation while performing numerous complicated tests simultaneously and accurately interpreting the results.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications : Active State of Florida license as a Medical Technologist with licensure in the following specialties : Hematology, Chemistry, Serology, Microbiology, Molecular Pathology. Registry with either ASCP or AAB preferred.

Summary / Objective : As a Lead Medical Technologist, all the duties of a Medical Technologist are performed in addition to assisting the Laboratory Supervisor in the daily efficient operation of the lab. This is to include performing duties consistent with written procedures and regulatory requirements and apply theoretical concepts of laboratory medicine using independent judgement to ensure timely and accurate results.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Performs accurate laboratory testing as ordered by the clinician producing results in a timely manner. Assists the supervisor in the observance and documentation of quality assurance monitors to produce timely reports meeting regulatory requirements.
• Performs and understands quality control programs including evaluation of values, documentation of errors and corrective action. Assists supervisor with monthly quality control review and submission to vendor for peer group analysis.
• Performs and records scheduled equipment maintenance, troubleshooting of equipment problems and provides technical support to laboratory staff and clinicians. Resolves problems as they arise and keeps Regional Laboratory Supervisor informed of such situations.
• Performs all routine and complex tests as ordered by the clinician. Recognizes and follows critical results procedure. Reviews all worksheet documentation monthly.
• Proficient operation of the LIS and other computer related programs. Actively participates in all upgrades. Assists supervisor in developing and updating procedure manuals.
• Performs proficiency testing per scheduled rotation. Assists supervisor in submitting results accurately and timely. Provides appropriate documentation of corrective action for results outside of acceptable limits.