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*Description*

*Purpose:*The Lead Technologist is responsible for assuming a supervisory role in the laboratory. Responsibilities include overseeing the daily operations of the assigned department. Population served based on scope of services in the department.**

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*Essential Responsibilities*

* Overseeing staff and activities of the department - Ensures adequate staffing and determines priorities/workflows. Writes and revise all SOP’s for the assigned department.

* Ensures supplies and reagents are accurately ordered. Supervises preventive maintenance of equipment. Troubleshooting problems associated with instrumentation.

* Supervises and evaluates the work of department staff. Handles call outs/vacation requests/controls overtime. Performs department training and competencies.

* Enforces all PPE Requirements as per safety guidelines.

* Evaluates new test methodology. Uses appropriate documentation forms for new instrument/methodology.

* Evaluates Performance Improvement indicators. Reviews QC according to policy.

* Reviews required reports and department related work in a timely manner. Implements quality control measures, documenting remedial action taken for detected deficiencies.

* Orders appropriate proficiency test. Ensures all testing is complete and entered in website before deadline. Check results and review with Medical Director

* Prepares for accrediting agency inspections. Investigate root cause of any unacceptable result, discuss with Medical Director and complete necessary paperwork.

* Ensures compliance with all regulatory agencies. Prepares for and participates in all inspections

* Processes, reports, and implements corrective action for NYSDOH and CAP surveys. Prepares responses and plan of action for any deficiencies.

* Performs Medical Technologist duties as required.

* Maintain and Model REACH Values (Respect,Excellence, Accountability, Compassion, Honor)

* Demonstrates regular, reliable and predictable attendance

* Performs other duties as required

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*Education and Experience Requirements:*

* Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or one of the related sciences

* Six (6) years of clinical laboratory experience

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*Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements:*

* Safety Guidelines

* Regulatory Guidelines

* Phlebotomy protocols

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*License, Registration, or Certification Requirements:*

* NYS Medical Technologist License

Working Conditions:

Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational: Some occupational risk

Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force

Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Company: Putnam Hospital Center

Org Unit: 1060

Department: Core Lab

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $36.53 - $67.90 Hourly

We are an equal opportunity employer

Qualified applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other classification protected under applicable Federal, State or Local law.

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation or our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to ensure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.