Lead Medical Technologist - Miami Lakes UCC (Full Time)

Company: Nicklaushealth
Location: Miami
Posted on: March 19, 2023

Job Description:

Lead Medical Technologist - Miami Lakes UCC (Full Time) MIAMI LAKES OP CTR-LAB Florida-Miami-Miami Lakes Miami, Florida Requisition ID 23138 Job Summary

Performs laboratory tests for clinical diagnosis adhering to guidelines of licensing and regulatory agencies. Performs other Lead functions assisting with the administrative tasks of their assigned locations.

Job Specific Duties

• Performs Lead functions to assist the Manager and Director with the administrative tasks of their assigned locations.
• Coordinates scheduling for centers to ensure adequate numbers of competent staff to complete workload.
• Complies with Health System and laboratory safety regulations.
• Maintains temperatures and performs quality control on instrumentation and reagents used daily.
• Reviews with the UCC Lab Manager laboratory procedures and guidelines and update Policy Tech as a document writer as needed.
• Performs scheduled preventive maintenance and calibrations on instruments and equipment. Maintains cleanliness of instruments, equipment, and area.
• Performs internal and external proficiency testing; evaluates and responds to proficiency testing survey results promptly.
• Participates in teaching laboratory procedures and policies to students and staff. Assists with onboarding of new hires.
• Monitors inventory and assures that supplies are adequate.
• Performs and reports laboratory tests accurately in required turnaround time.
• Performs quality control/quality improvement processes and maintains required records.
• Recognizes and reports critical values within specified timeframes to appropriate patient care personnel.
• Conducts parallel studies, evaluates new instrumentation, and implements new test procedures per CAP standards.
• Participates in department lean processes overseen by director.
• Ensures proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) indication and use.
• Reviews instrumentation, processes, re-agents, and storage to ensure compliance on a daily basis.
• Complies with accrediting agencies (FDA, CAP, DNV, AHCA, CMS , AABB) standards and regulations.
• Participates validation new instruments and/or new test procedures in the Department. Qualifications
  • State of Florida Clinical Laboratory Technologist license - maintain active and in good standing throughout employement
  • 2-4 years of experience working as a Medical TechnologistKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities
    • Provides coverage on assigned rotating weekends as part of lab team.
    • Bachelor of Arts or Science Degree preferred.
    • National Certification preferred.
    • ASCP, AAB or AMT preferred.
    • Ability to communicate promptly, clearly, and courteously, both verbally and in writing.
    • Ability to assign tasks, coordinate team members, and leads by example.
    • Ability to interpret and analyze information to perform laboratory procedures.
    • Ability to use computer to enter and access patient data.
    • Able to accurately relay patient test results to appropriate person.
    • Knowledge of and ability to perform laboratory techniques and use laboratory instruments.
    • Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information and adheres to HIPAA guidelines.
    • Able to work cooperatively and constructively with physicians, patients, families, and co-workers.
    • Ability to problem solve to adapt standard clinical procedures to the individual client's need.
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