Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a Lead Medical Technologist today with TriStar Centennial Medical Center.
Job Summary and Qualifications
The Medical Technologist Lead assists the Lab department Supervisor with managing the technical operations of their department. Specific duties include Quality Control and Calibration review, facilitating the training schedule and competencies for the department staff, managing the Proficiency testing for the department, and other duties, as assigned by the department Supervisor. In addition, the Medical Technologist Lead is responsible for specimen processing, test performance and reporting test results.
The Medical Technologist Lead also serves as a liaison for Quality and Process Improvement for Lab Services provided to various service lines across the facility.
In This Role You Will:
Is proficient with information system computer functions relative to job duties.
Demonstrates responsibility and accountability in the performance of accurate and timely laboratory testing
Work is organized and performed according to section procedure manual so that other personnel can follow workflow.
Proficiency testing samples are analyzed according to instructions and are completed within the allowable time frame.
Assumes responsibility of the department as appropriate in the absence of the supervisor.
Consistently completes all required records/documentation pertaining to patient results.
Performs stat procedures within established turnaround time targets.
Demonstrates the ability to use good judgment and independent thinking in the correlation and interpretation of patient results. (including performing delta checks, etc.).
Reviews pending logs (OSR) and result logs; resolves any outstanding workload or communicates to staff relief.
Performs quality control procedures per protocol and completes necessary documentation. Assures that quality control results are within acceptable guidelines and parameters.
Recognizes and takes pertinent corrective action and documents that action when the patient, control, standard, calibration and/or proficiency results are not within appropriate guidelines. Notifies Supervisor or Lab Management.
Assists supervisor in meeting department regulatory agency requirements (CAP, etc.)
Assist in training new employess/students and develops current staff
Equipment is operated correctly and periodic maintenance is performed according to schedule. Demonstrates the ability to perform equipment troubleshooting to resolve basic equipment malfunctions.
Assists in monitoring reagents and supply inventories and utilizes them appropriately.
Handles all problem and/or critical laboratory specimens/test results according to established procedures and in a timely manner.
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in Medical Laboratory Technology, Medical Laboratory Science, Chemical or Biologic Science, with clinical training and relevant generalist clinical laboratory experience within the last five years. or previously qualified as Medical Technologist by passing the HHS Clinical Laboratory Technologist Proficiency Examination and at least 1 year experience or
Associates degree in Medical Laboratory Technology with at least 3 years experience
Licensure, Certifications, Training
On file with the Laboratory and loaded into GHR: Bachelor Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or
Medical Laboratory Science or Associates degree with 3 years documented experience
HHS Clinical Laboratory Technologist Certificate.
If the BS diploma does not state a discipline of MT/MLS or Chemical or Biologic Science, a transcript is required to be submitted for evaluation of science course work by the Laboratory Director
Benefits
TriStar Centennial 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 benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
Savings and retirement resources , including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts
Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
TriStar Centennial Medical Center is a 740+ bed comprehensive facility. We offer medical and surgical programs. These include behavioral health and 24-hour emergency. These also include heart and vascular and imaging. These also include neurosciences, oncology, orthopedics, pediatrics, rehabilitation, sleep disorder, and women's services. We are an affiliate of TriStar Health. TriStar Centennial Medical Center is a 43-acre campus. We are home to TriStar Centennial Heart & Vascular Center. We are home to TriStar Centennial Women's Hospital. Our campus includes The Children's Hospital at TriStar Centennial, Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute at TriStar Centennial Medical Center, TriStar Centennial Advanced Joint Replacement Institute and TriStar Centennial Parthenon Pavilion.
HCA Healthcare has been named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute for ten consecutive years (2010-2019). In 2019, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Lead Medical Technologist opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!
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.
