Job Details
SCOPE OF POSITION
The Critical Care Laboratory (CCL) provides comprehensive, time sensitive laboratory services to patients with a variety of diagnoses or admission/discharge criteria. The CCL utilizes a state of the art total laboratory automation system that processes and delivers specimens to automated chemistry, immunochemistry, hematology, and coagulation analyzers. Additional areas of testing in the CCL include specialized coagulation, urinalysis, body fluid, blood gas, rapid molecular, and kit testing. The lab provides training for residents, new staff and medical technology students. The laboratory is staffed 24 hours per day, Sunday through Saturday, and services all OSUWMC inpatient areas as well as the University Reference Laboratory and OSU Physician Office testing needs.
Position Summary
This Lead Medical Technologist will ensure the accuracy, reliability, and compliance of laboratories Quality Control and Quality Assurance procedures. Primary responsibilities include developing and implementing quality control procedures, overseeing execution of quality assurance processes, and maintaining regulatory compliance with relevant standards and guidelines. Additionally, this individual will analyze QC data, troubleshoot issues, and communicate findings to stakeholders to drive continuous improvements in laboratory operations and uphold the highest standards of patient care and safety. Administrative duties include personnel evaluations for selected individuals, technical procedure writing/implementation, assisting with scheduling, training and record keeping. This technologist works under the direction of the division director(s) and lab manager.
Minimum Education Required
Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Medical Laboratory Technology with ASCP/AMT, MLT Board Certification or with additional experience, Associate of Science degree in Medical Laboratory Technology with ASCP/AMT, MLT Board Certification is required.
Required Qualifications
MT/MLS with 3 years experience or MLT with 5 years clinical laboratory experience. Technical knowledge and experience in Chemistry testing is required. Must possess strong communication and interpersonal skills as well as a high degree of integrity, empathy, and work ethic. The ideal individual will also have strong leadership skills, be self-motivated, and have a desire to learn as well as possess strong troubleshooting and problem solving skills, knowledge and understanding of Westgard rules. Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs EP Evaluator, and supervisory experience is preferred. A successful candidate will possess a high degree of organizational skill and a have team oriented, approach to management with a focus on inclusiveness.