What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Medical Technologist - MT - Clinical Lab position at Calhoun Liberty Hospital Association, Inc?
- $10,000 signon bonus
3-year commitment in full-time status
The Lead Laboratory Medical Technologist (Lead Med Tech) is a leadership position, providing laboratory services within the department, in conjunction with the Director of Laboratory Services. This position performs a wide range of clinical and diagnostic testing of all complexities and disciplines, including but not limited to Hematology, Immunohematology, Chemistry, Clinical Chemistry, Microbiology, Urinalysis, Coagulation, and Serology. This position assists the Director of Laboratory Services in the supervision and training of laboratory personnel. This position must adhere to all rules and regulations of all applicable local, state, and federal agencies and accrediting bodies.
- Contributes to highquality, safe, laboratory practices in service to patients
- Assists the Director of Laboratory Services in the supervision of laboratory personnel, development of policies and procedures, and other duties as directed.
- Handles and processes specimens, ensuring proper identification and specimen validity
Performs accurate clinical/diagnostic testing, routine, specialized, and esoteric testing, according to standard operating procedures on human biological samples within the scope of practice of one’s education and training
- Recognizes and resolves problems that result in inaccurate test results, relying on procedures and applying scientific knowledge
- Analyzes, interprets, and reports laboratory results according to protocols and regulatory requirements
- Exercises independent judgement and critical thinking in nonroutine circumstances to solve problems
- Maintains accurate, current, and complete records
- Operates laboratory equipment correctly, performs troubleshooting according to procedures, and explores new solutions as needed to resolve problems
- Communicates effectively to other shifts and interdepartmentally when appropriate, regarding patient and operational issues
- Performs required quality control testing on equipment and reagents; knows acceptable levels of performance
- Documents corrective actions taken for problem resolution, instrument maintenance, or quality control/test performance
- Meets all personnel standards in governing, regulatory, and accreditation requirements for clinical laboratory testing
- Participates in proficiency testing and competency assessments to meet regulatory requirements
- Maintains controlled inventories of reagents and laboratory materials
- Conducts education and training for new personnel, fellows, residents, students, and visitors within the scope of practice of one’s licensure
- Listens, anticipates, and responds to the needs of internal and external customers and strives to meet expectations
- Communicates clearly, accurately, and respectfully with customers and colleagues, ensuring that necessary information is shared
- Notifies management or other key stakeholders of problems or issues, as appropriate
- Works effectively inter or intradepartmentally and with project teams to meet customer needs and organizational goals.
- Participates in quality and process improvement projects
- Attends and participates in continuing education opportunities to maintain relevancy and currency in professional practices and standards
- Applies evidencedbased strategies to the solution of laboratory problems and testing decisions
- Performs phlebotomy when necessary.
- Maintains patient confidentiality per HIPAA guidelines
- All other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree, Medical or ScienceRelated
- One Year Clinical Laboratory Experience
- Current Florida MT licensure, in good standing
- Current Florida SU licensure, in good standing, preferred (you will be required to obtain an SU license within 12 months of hire date)
- Good communication and listening skills
- Demonstrate competencies in appropriate areas
All CLH colleagues are required to pass a Level 2 AHCA Background Screening. For more information, please go to https://info.flclearinghouse.com
About Calhoun Liberty Hospital Association, Inc
Located in Blountstown, Florida, CLH is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that includes a 10-bed Critical Access Hospital; Calhoun-Liberty Primary Care (RHC) and Calhoun County EMS (911 on-the scene care, emergency transportation an extended transportation needs). Complementing our dedicated emergency department, in-patient, outpatient, primary care, and transitional rehabilitation services, CLH also offers, a Full-service Laboratory; Radiology - Imaging (x-ray, CT, Ultrasound); Respiratory, including pulmonary rehab therapy; Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy, as well as IV Infusion Therapy. The Calhoun Liberty Hospital Association, Inc. (CLHA) contracts with Alliant Management Services for administrative operations and has a formal partnership with Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare (TMH) to enhance service capabilities and resources available to CLH. CLH is currently constructing a new $40 million state-of-the-art 50,000 square foot facility set to open Summer 2025.