Medical Technologist Lead
| Company | Corewell Health |
|---|---|
| Location | Dearborn, MI, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Mid Level |
Requirements
- Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college/university with 16 semester hours (24 quarter hours) in biology including one semester in microbiology and 16 semester hours (24 quarter hours) in chemistry including one semester in organic or biochemistry
- Completion of a clinical laboratory approved or accredited program by NAACLS or at least three months documented laboratory training in each specialty in which the individual performs high complexity testing
- A minimum of 2 years direct technical experience is required having worked within an accredited, licensed laboratory where at least 2 years of which include specific experience in the laboratory discipline being applied for
- Completion of an accredited clinical internship or equivalent experience/training as required by the Board of Registry
- Must be certified per policy; specialty certification in appropriate discipline preferred ASCP Medical Laboratory Scientist – MLS(ASCP)CM (Effective October 23, 2009)
- ASCP Medical Technologist – MT(ASCP) (Prior to October 2009)
- ASCP Technologist in (categorical) certification – BB(ASCP), C(ASCP), H(ASCP), I(ASCP), M(ASCP), MB(ASCP), or CG(ASCP)
- ASCP International Medical Laboratory Scientist – MLS(ASCPi) CM (Effective January 1, 2015. Note the superscript “i”.)
- AMT Medical Technologist – MT(AMT) (After 2010)
Responsibilities
- Assist in the overall supervision of the specified laboratory department including daily operations, quality, process improvement, instrument maintenance and procedures, and staff training and competency
- Assist with management of laboratory in absence of Manager
- Assist supervisor in the daily operations of the department including personnel functions, timekeeping, orientation and training
- Acting as a Team Leader, assume designated functions of the supervisor in his/her absence according to CAP/CLIA requirements to include assistance with employee evaluations, interviews and employee relations, as needed
- In compliance with various regulatory and accrediting agencies, review, evaluate and coordinate quality assurance, quality control, proficiency testing; maintain documentation records
- Assist in quality variance investigations and the development of process improvement initiatives
- Participate in projects, committees and other laboratory activities as assigned
- Function as a technical resource for instruments and department procedures/policies
- Oversee instrument troubleshooting, maintenance and technical procedures
- Coordinate methodology and instrument evaluation and validation studies
- In conjunction with supervisor, develop, maintain and update procedure manuals, workflows, policy in compliance with various regulatory and accrediting agencies; assist in the preparation of test launches
Preferred Qualifications
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No preferred qualifications provided.