Lead Medical Technologist I

Job Description

Job Summary:

• Performs medical laboratory testing and supervisory duties designated by the supervisor.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Receives and processes specimens, components and/or requisitions: Receives, prioritizes, and processes specimens in a timely manner to meet or exceed turnaround time standards.
• Verifies specimen identification and labeling.
• Determines if specimen is acceptable for analysis.
• Identifies discrepancies, resolves, and documents for quality assurance.
• Willingly assists other employees in the department during times of high-volume testing.
• BB Only: Determines if specimen collection is required.
• Completes blood component transfusion utilization form.
• Performs and documents blood component processing according to established procedures.
• As requested, provides appropriate platelet and plasma components.
• Documents special component needs in transfusion service information systems (TSIS).
• Reviews and confirm recipient and donor information at the time of blood component issue.
• Maintains adequate blood component inventory and uses the inventory effectively.
• Performs testing according to established procedures: organizes work for maximum efficiency, maintaining efficiency during stressful situations.
• Demonstrates knowledge of technical and instrumental procedures.
• Performs testing according to established procedure. Identifies absurd results and repeats tests as needed.
• Maintains a clean, uncluttered work area. Uses required personal protective equipment and physical barriers.
• Works independently with minimal supervision and uses time efficiently when work is completed.
• Reviews specimen logs for unreceived specimens.
• BB Only: Performs patient and component testing according to established procedures.
• Uses TSIS efficiently to record testing results and comments.
• Reports accurate test.

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology or in a related Biological/Chemical Science from an accredited college or university.

Required Certifications & Licensure:

• Must have passed national certification exam as a laboratory scientist that is accredited by an approved agency.

Required Skills & Experience:

• One (1) year of related experience with high complexity testing.
• PC Basic skills as needed to enter data and utilize computer efficiently.
• Demonstrated skills in interpersonal relations, leadership, and communication.
• Demonstrated organizational skills.

Schedule Hours Per Week: 40.00
Schedule Hours Per Day: 8.00
Schedule Days Per Week: 5.00