Lead Technologist Jobs

Essential Functions

• Assists in the supervision of the daily operations of the assigned department and the general Laboratory when required
• Reviews the daily patient and quality control logs for errors, omissions and potential problems, and corrects as necessary
• Collaborates with supervisor to confirm that instruments are maintained and preventive care is performed according to manufacturer’s guidelines
• Recognizes, evaluates and is able to resolve instrument malfunctions
• Assumes the duties and acts as the technical supervisor in his/her absence, including: workflow, quality assurance, inventory and ordering, administrative functions, etc.
• Performs the more difficult, non-routine test procedures or assists/trains other technical staff in performing this duty.
• Performs, evaluates, and accepts or rejects quality control values based upon stated guidelines; troubleshoots any unacceptable values, utilizing a basic scientific approach to resolve problems and obtain acceptable quality control. Takes appropriate action when controls remain beyond acceptable ranges.
• Analyzes patient and proficiency samples while prioritizing work based upon a status of routine, urgent, or stat to maintain an efficient workflow
• Notifies clinician of any abnormal results that require immediate attention. Communicates any relevant patient information to other healthcare professionals who require the information
• Performs venipunctures and capillary punctures, when necessary, to obtain blood specimens. Assists in specimen collection when requested. Evaluates specimen (s) for acceptability for Laboratory testing and takes appropriate action when specimens are not acceptable
• Educates patients and co-workers in correct specimen collection procedures; determines quality and acceptability of specimens collected by patients and co-workers
• Demonstrates good teamwork by providing assistance to co-workers when necessary.
• Supports the supervisor by performing part or all of the supervisor’s duties for short periods of time, in the absence of the supervisor or when the supervisor is not available, so that departmental goals and tasks can be met/exceeded
• Maintains a safe, organized, and clean workstation
• Demonstrates good teamwork by providing assistance to co-workers when necessary
• Acquires knowledge through educational in-services or seminars throughout the year. Possesses a comprehensive understanding of technological advances, disease processes, and regulatory matters. Retains, applies, and teaches others this knowledge
• Enters and edits ordering information in the computer system on patients and specimens to maintain accurate records of testing and patient billing
• Orients and trains new employees and students as assigned by supervisor or manager. Participates in educational activities as an instructor
• Understands and is able to communicate and teach scientific principles of testing being performed. Uses this knowledge to orient and train new employees and students, and when necessary, assists in the development of curriculum
• As assigned by the supervisor or manager, coordinates the development of new testing protocols, assuring all necessary connotation studies, normal range calculators, and policies and procedures are developed in a manner to assure accuracy, precision and validity of the test
• Utilizes department supplies and reagents in a cost effective manner. Assists the supervisor in developing cost benefit analyzers for various testing protocols

Statement of Other Duties:

This document describes the major duties and responsibilities for this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that employees may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described

Functional Demands

Physical Requirements

Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Frequently reaches (extending hands and arms in any direction), handles (seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or working with hands), and distinguishes colors. Occasionally uses depth perception (three dimensional vision, and ability to judge distances).

Organizational Expectations

Behavioral Attributes

The following behavioral attributes are required: achievement motivation, flexibility, concern for order, initiative, self-confidence, self control, customer service orientation, interpersonal effectiveness, teamwork and information seeking.

Job Requirements

Minimum Education

• Baccalaureate degree in science (or equivalent)
• Completion of clinical training in an approved school of medical technology is required

Minimum Work Experience

• 2 years previous experience in strongly preferred

Minimum Licenses and Certifications

• Registered through ASCP preferred

Required Skills

• Strong leadership qualities must be evident. Responsible individual attuned to the operations of a hospital is required. Must be self-motivated, conscientious with the desire of good, quality patient care in mind at all times.