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Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Mercy Fitzgerald, a member of Trinity Health, is looking for a Lead Medical Technologist to join our team!

Schedule: Full-time day shift, 8-hour shifts. Every 3rd weekend required.

Directs and coordinates the technical systems of an assigned section of the laboratory (Blood Bank, Hematology or Chemistry). Responsibilities include the training/orientation of all new employees as well as the yearly competencies of existing staff. Coordinates the implementation of all quality control/quality assurance programs. The ordering of department supplies and inventory levels are maintained by the lead technologists. Reports to the laboratory manager.

A Medical Technologist conducts diagnostic laboratory tests that are important in detecting, analyzing and treating a wide variety of diseases and medical conditions. A medical Technologist uses microscopes, chemicals, precision tools, analyzers and computer equipment to perform tests that give doctors and patients detailed information about various conditions, including the progress and prognosis of the patient. A Medical Technologist performs standard laboratory procedures consistently providing high quality patient care. A Medical Technologist is able to work independently in assigned areas (Chemistry, Hematology, Blood Bank, Microbiology).

Lead Tech Duties

+ Work as a bench tech

+ Be the first point of contact for technical questions and answer day to day operational workflow inquiries

+ Train employees when needed

+ Assist manager with completing annual competency assessments of the staff

+ Review weekly inventory sheets and order supplies

+ Review & sign off on all QC logbooks

+ Assist with timekeeping in UKG Dimensions

+ Maintain old CAP surveys for external QC

+ Review pending and outstanding logs and review of critical results in EPIC

+ Monitor maintenance work orders for completion

+ Take phone calls forwarded from the micro lab staff

+ Performs other duties as assigned

Education and Training Required

+ Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology - or Baccalaureate degree with a major in biological science or chemistry, or baccalaureate degree with a combination of 30 semester hours of biology, chemistry and/or medical sciences, AND meet the training and/or experience requirements for the specific certification

Certification and Licensure Required

+ Possess Medical Technologist certification (BB, C, CG, CT, H, HTL, MLS, M, MB) by ASCP

+ With Bachelor's; MT (ASCP) certification or eligible.

+ Certified as MT (HEW)

+ Certified as MT (AMT)

We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including:

+ Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage

+ Retirement Savings Program

+ Paid Time Off

+ Tuition Reimbursement

+ Free Parking

+ And more!

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran