• Lead Medical Technologist FT

    LifePoint Health (Gallatin, TN)


    Performs diagnostic testing on patient samples to aid physicians in the diagnosis and/or monitoring of various disease states. Takes on lead role in the assigned laboratory area of clinical specialty.

     

    Reports to: Laboratory Director

     

    Follows standardized procedures and helps prepare samples for testing.

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    Assists with specimen collection when required and analyze bodily fluids and substances for abnormalities. Collects blood and study blood samples used in transfusions

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    Operates laboratory equipment in a high-quality, effective manner.

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    Analyzes test results for accuracy, acceptability, and critical limits, and reports/documents results per organizational standards.

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    Performs automated tests using automated equipment.

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    Performs automated and manual laboratory testing per department policy.

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    Oversees Quality Assurance program for assigned laboratory area.

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    Takes lead role in assigned laboratory area of clinical specialty as determined by Lab Director.

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    Participates and attends meetings as required and/or assigned

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    Assist with orientation and training of personnel and students in assigned laboratory area of clinical specialty.

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    Navigates Laboratory Information System proficiently.

     

    *Minimum Education*

    Bachelor's degree in a laboratory, chemical, biological or physical science - Required

     

    Graduation from NAACLS-Accredited Program - Preferred

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    *Required Skills*

    Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

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    *Required Skills*

    Licenses:

    Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Scientist Certification (ASCP or AMT) or State of Tennessee Medical Technologist Generalist - Required

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    *Minimum Work Experience*

    One (1) years experience in a clinical laboratory as a technologist, hospital environment - Required

    One (1) year experience in lead tech or management/supervisor position - Preferred

    **Job:** **Laboratory*

    Organization:**

    **Title:** *Lead Medical Technologist FT*

    **Location:** *Tennessee-Gallatin*

    **Requisition ID:** *7457-12729*