POC Lead Lab Technologist

Position Summary:

The Point of Care (POC) Lead Lab Technologist assist in the oversight of the day-to-day operation of the Laboratory Point of Care Section, as well as performing as a Medical Technologist. The POC Lead technologist will assist the department supervisor/coordinator with reports, supplies, budgets, procedures, test development, training, liaison services, and regulatory compliance. The POC Lead Lab Technologist assist in resolution of POC testing issues, operator competencies, proficiency sample distribution, quality control and QA.

Qualifications:

A. Education:

Bachelor's degree in chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution.

Preferred Certification:

MT (ASCP), MT (AMT), MLT (ASCP), MLT (AMT) or equivalent.

Minimum: Must meet CLIA education requirements for general supervision for high complexity testing.

Preferred: Meet CLIA education requirements for technical consultant for moderately complexity testing.

B. Training and Experience:

Minimum of three (2) years' experience in clinical laboratory to include Hematology and Chemistry and/or i-STAT testing.

C. Job Knowledge:

Must have a thorough understanding of Clinical Laboratory Procedures.

Must have sufficient knowledge of Microsoft EXCEL to include spreadsheet and pivot table creation, modification, and manipulation.

Unusual Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

A. Requires ability to lift and move boxes of supplies weighing up to 30 pounds.

B. Job requires extended periods of standing, walking, and use of stairway.

C. Job involves exposure to bio-hazardous materials, chemicals, and potential infectious diseases.

Location: Medical Center Health System · POC (7140)
Schedule: Full Time, Day Shift,