Lead Medical Technologist Blood Bank

Wilmington, Ohio, Description Performs routine medical laboratory procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. Responsible for laboratory operations. Qualifications Education:  Bachelor’s degree with specialized training in medical technology or related field. Certified as a MT by ASCP, NCA, or State License Board and keep active while employed at CMH Regional Health System.   Preferred Experience: 1-2 years of clinical experience Essential Duties and Responsibilities: ·        Assists laboratory leadership to maintain inspection readiness ·        Monitors laboratory quality assurance ·        Provides input and feedback to laboratory leadership pertaining to employee performance ·        Assists laboratory leadership with policy/procedure creation and revisions ·        Trains new employees and students ·        Trains current employees on any new testing/instrumentation as applicable ·        Documents and tracks employee competencies on all applicable laboratory testing ·        Maintains specialized knowledge in the areas of chemistry, hematology, coagulation, microbiology, urinalysis, immunology, and immunohematology (Blood bank and Transfusion medicine) ·        Performs highly complex testing ·        Able to recognize test abnormalities ·        Performs technical laboratory analysis in the areas of chemistry, hematology, coagulation, microbiology, urinalysis, immunology, and immunohematology (Blood bank and Transfusion medicine) ·        Performs calibration, correlation, linearities, verifications and validations per instrument/test specifications ·        Performs work accurately and thoroughly by being meticulous ·        Ensures the distribution of associated test information and results in a manner consistent with department standards, regulatory standards, and turnaround time criteria ·        Ensures the proper functioning of laboratory instrumentation by performing required quality controls, maintenance, documentation and troubleshooting procedures ·        Evaluates specimen quality for testing as deemed appropriate per test method ·        Demonstrates ability to use the laboratory information system(s) ·        Complies with all laboratory policies/procedures ·        Complies with OSHA regulations regarding laboratory safety ·        Complies with all HIPPA regulations ·        Communicates effectively verbally and in writing while client-driven (friendly) ·        Demonstrates personal competency by successful performance of proficiency surveys and department competencies as assigned ·        Exhibits organizational skills that support the operational objectives of the department ·        Maintains knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to all customers ·        Displays positive teamwork and collaboration ·        Works effectively under stressful situations ·        Adapts to change with an open mind, performs other duties as assigned      

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