• Medical Technologist Lead

    HCA Healthcare (Independence, MO)


    Description

    Introduction

     

    Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a Medical Technologist Lead with Centerpoint Medical Center you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!

     

    Evenings 1-9:30pm. Rotating weekends.

     

    Benefits

     

    Centerpoint Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

     

    + Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.

    + Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.

    + Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing

    + 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)

    + Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock

    + Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.

    + Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more

    + Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts

    + Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships

    + Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)

    + Colleague recognition program

    + Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)

    + Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

     

    Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

     

    _Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location._

     

    Would you like to unlock your potential with a leading healthcare provider dedicated to the growth and development of our colleagues? Join the Centerpoint Medical Center family! We will give you the tools and resources you need to succeed in our organization. We are looking for an enthusiastic Medical Technologist Lead to help us reach our goals. Unlock your potential!

    Job Summary and Qualifications

    + Under the general supervision of the Blood Bank Section Manager provides technical leadership and oversight for the personnel in the section/laboratory.

    What you will do in this role:

    + Plans and coordinates daily activities for laboratory personnel

    + Provides documentation and makes recommendations to the manager for performance evaluations and/or disciplinary action of section/laboratory employees

    + Performs preanalytic, analytic, and post-analytic biochemical/hematologic testing responsibilities

    + Investigates technical, instrumental, and/or physiologic causes of unexpected test results

    + Monitors quality control and inventory of supplies and reagents

    + Maintains a safe work area

    + Demonstrates professional work habits and interpersonal skills

    + Participates in performance improvement activities, evaluation of new test methodologies, instrumentation, and management of laboratory data

    + Correlates abnormal laboratory data with pathologic states to determine validity and/or whether follow-up tests should be performed

    + Teaches theory and procedures using educational methodology to clinical laboratory science (medical technology) students

    + Assists with the orientation and training of MLT/CLT, Non-registered MT/CLS, and Registered MT/CLS employees

    + The primary analytic testing responsibilities for the employee will be in the Chemistry (includes Hematology, Urinalysis, Chemistry, Special Chemistry) section of the Laboratory

    What qualifications you will need:

    + Bachelor degree in medical technology/clinical laboratory science or related science required OR Bachelor degree & certification is subspecialty area

    + MT (ASCP)/CLS(NCA) or as appropriate, subspecialty certification such as C(ASCP) required

    + 3 years’ experience in an accredited laboratory required, 2 years’ experience in the technical area preferred, hospital laboratory experience preferred

    + Ability to multi-task while maintaining a high degree of accuracy; detail oriented, verbal communication, mature judgment

    + Basic laboratory equipment & instrumentation; keyboarding

     

    Centerpoint Medical Center (https://centerpointmedical.com) is a 285+ bed hospital featuring state-of-the-art equipment and technology. Our hospital offers some of the latest clinical services available to patients. We remain focused on providing compa­ssionate care and top-notch customer service for our patients. We offer many features for visitors, including sleeper chairs in patient rooms, comfortable waiting areas, and wireless internet access. We are a Level II Trauma Center with 24/7 emergency services and an accredited Chest Pain Center. Our Orthopedic Services include Total Joints and Sports Medicine. We are an accredited Cancer Program and Breast Center. We provide Women’s Services, a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and a Stroke Center. Our Outpatient Services include a Surgery Center, Advanced Wound Care Center, Pain Center, Sleep Disorder Center, Imaging, and Rehab. We are part of HCA Midwest Health, a network of hospitals in Kansas City and surrounding areas.

     

    HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

     

    "There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

     

    HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

     

    Be a part of an organization that invests in you! We are reviewing applications for our Medical Technologist Lead opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care!

     

    We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.