Lead Medical Technologist

Company: Global Pharmatek
Location: Charlotte
Posted on: March 19, 2023

Job Description:

Job Title: Lead Medical Technologist
Duration: Direct Hire- Fulltime
Location: Charlotte, NC 28262

Shift: Evening (2:00 PM 10:30 PM)
Shift: Day (6:30 AM 3:00 PM), rotating days

Responsibilities:

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• Performs laboratory analysis on received specimens, providing clinical information for diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases.
  
• Responsible for overall quality, efficiency, and safety in the performance of assigned technical duties.
  
• Demonstrates proficiency and follows testing procedures and policies by adherence to quality assurance guidelines for equipment and work area, documenting corrective action to any non-conforming event.
  
• Prepares reagents, maintains an adequate supply of materials for test procedures and manages inventory to effectively reduce departmental waste/expense.
  
• Exercises clinical judgment in assessing priorities while identifying, problem solving and offering solutions to test systems through the appropriate department channels, i.e. contacts hotline to troubleshoot with a specialist when necessary to resolve the issue or set-up service when appropriate.
  
• Assists with review and revision of procedures and documentation related to accreditation, adhering to all regulatory requirements for various authorities, including but not limited to CAP, TJC, OSHA.
  
• Maintains clear, real-time communications shift-to-shift and with leadership regarding issues, concerns and problems which may affect patient care or the operation of the department.
  
• Participates in planning and implementing change through participation in staff meetings, task forces or projects.
  
• Participates in competency assessment program, where qualified.
  
• Physical Requirements Works in a fast-paced clinical environment.
  
• Works in an area which contains biohazardous (infectious) materials along with chemical, fire, and mechanical hazards.
  
• Duties may involve standing, walking, stretching, stooping, bending and lifting light (20 pound) to moderately heavy (50 pound) loads.
  
  Education/Experience:
  
  
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  • Bachelor s Degree with certification as MT(ASCP), MLS(ASCP), or equivalent required.
    
  • Must be an ASCP registered Medical Technologist or equivalent.
    
  • A minimum of two (2) to five (5) years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
    

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