Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Medical Technologist Hematology Lead

Applies theoretical and technical knowledge and skills to perform a variety of routine and specialized laboratory tests. Exercises independent professional judgement in determining the acceptability of results prior to release to the patient record. Produces accurate and complete results. Recognizes critical values and responds appropriately. Performs quality control testing in accordance with established laboratory protocol. Performs and documents corrective action as needed. Operates, maintains, and troubleshoots complex laboratory instruments. Maintains appropriate and accurate documentation and records whether in the laboratory information system or manual logs. Manages infectious specimens, hazardous chemicals, and potentially dangerous instruments in accordance with hospital and departmental policies to maintain a safe work environment. Changes work methods or schedule and modifies behavior, when necessary, to adapt to various situations and changing work demands.

Supervises daily section operations and outcomes of work performed by others via direct observation, and review of daily work logs when needed. Reviews and critically analyzes work of other technologists, makes independent decisions concerning acceptability of assays. Assures integrity of equipment function and assay systems through maintenance of quality assurance standards. Oversees internal and external quality control program of section and maintains compliance with regulatory standards. Assists in review, revision, and writing of new and existing laboratory procedures, policies, and safety manuals.

Interviews prospective employees, monitors competency of staff, and conducts performance appraisals. Counsels’ employees, issues verbal warnings and improves work performance of staff as needed.

Performs a variety of highly complex, technically demanding clinical assays on infectious specimens. Interprets the validity of assay results using professional judgement based on knowledge of physiological systems and principles of instrumentation and quality assurance. Documents and communicates results of these analyses, facilitating appropriate diagnosis and treatment of patients.

Maintains thorough knowledge of all assays, reagent systems, and instrumentation to assist technologists when problems occur. Continuously strengthens knowledge of laboratory principles and techniques through participation in continuing education activities. Communicates and interprets laboratory results, procedures, and policies to physicians and health care providers. Interfaces with pathology staff and all levels of hospital personnel. May serve on a variety of committees as deemed necessary.

Solves operational problems if technologists are unable to do so and is responsible for completing difficult tasks. Evaluates recent technological advances and new procedures for possible laboratory implementation. Monitors competency of section technologists. Verifies assay parameters and acceptability of control results. Provides interpretation of results and parameters when necessary. Oversees and maintains a continuous workflow in the laboratory. Assigns work to laboratory staff and assists in filling in schedule vacancies. Is required to work a weekend and assigned holidays.

Conducts continuing education programs. Instructs and trains staff and Medical Technology students. Demonstrates financial accountability through accurate documentation of workload and efficient use of reagents and supplies. Orders and oversees adequate inventory. Demonstrates proficiency with Laboratory Information System. Demonstrates professional, friendly, courteous, interpersonal skill in interactions with hospital staff, supervisory staff, co-workers, customers, and patients/family members. Other duties as assigned.

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.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran