Lead Medical Technician ASCP-6120

Job Description

Staff Position Description

Position Title: Lead Medical Technologist Position Code: LdMedTech-6120

Department: Laboratory Safety Sensitive: Yes

Reports to: Director/Manager/Supervisor Exempt Status: No

Position Purpose

All KHI employees are expected to perform their respective tasks and duties in such a way that supports KHI’s vision to be among the kindest, highest quality health care system in the country.

The Lead Laboratory Technologist oversees department specific duties such as policy/procedure creation and renewal, analyzer maintenance and service needs, ordering of consumables, record retention and review, quality numbers and reports, staff training and competency, and all other duties as requested by leadership.

Key Responsibilities [List of material responsibilities and essentials duties which must be completed in achieving the objectives of the position]

• Follows laboratory policy and procedure for specimen handling, test analyses, reporting, and record retention of patient test results.
• Performs laboratory testing in compliance with all Laboratory policy and procedures.
• Maintains regulatory knowledge and awareness of specific job duties.
• Adheres to quality control policies and ensure calibrations and maintenance are performed and in acceptable standings.
• Accurately troubleshoots and demonstrates good problem-solving skills.
• Performs proficiency testing in compliance with CAP regulations.
• Completes continuing education, professional development, and hospital required annual competencies in a timely manner.
• Assists in lab specific orientation for new employees including training and check offs.
• Assists in continuous process improvement and staff competencies.
• Ensures pending list and patient orders are worked in a timely manner.
• Prioritizes workload between stat orders, QC, calibrations, maintenance, and all other duties.
• Reviews, writes, and renews policies and procedures specific to the Blood Bank area.
• Assists in self-inspections, CAP inspections, and hospital agency inspections.
  
  

Qualifications [Statements regarding minimum educational and experience qualifications, required proficiencies with specialized knowledge, computer proficiencies, military service, required certifications, etc.]

Education: Associate’s degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or other related clinical science field from an accredited institution or equivalent acceptable education as defined by CLIA.

Certification: ASCP, ASCPi, AMT, AAB or NCA (formerly HEW)

Experience: Minimum of 1-year previous hospital laboratory experience

Preferences [Preferred attributes for the position which are not absolutely required in the minimum qualifications (i.e., multi-lingual, master’s degree)]

Education: Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution.

Experience

• 2 years of Laboratory experience.
• 2 years of previous leadership experience.
  
  

Special Position Requirements [Optional section: any travel, security, risk, hazard, or related special conditions which apply to the position]

Exposure Categories

• Category I: Expected duties have routine potential for exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues.
• Other Potential Hazard(s): Possible exposure to biological, chemical, and radioactive hazards.
  
  

Work Requirements [Optional section: work requirements for physical or other important issues which relate to the job]

• Must be able to distinguish appropriate colors.
• Frequent walking of about 3-4 miles per day.
• Occasional lifting of 40 -50 pounds or less.
• Occasional bending, stooping, or reaching.
• Frequent standing and or sitting.
  
  

Date Staff Position Description Created / Revised: 03/30/2023