Community Health Systems

Operates acute care hospitals nationwide

Medical Laboratory Technician Lead

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeCorsicana, TX, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

An Associate Degree in Medical Technology or in physical, chemical, or biological sciences is required.
Two to four years of clinical laboratory experience is required.
Knowledge of laboratory and quality control procedures.
Ability to analyze complex data and troubleshoot problems.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain orderly records.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills to foster collaboration.
Good laboratory technique and safety practices.
Ability to work in a busy environment and handle multiple tasks.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Basic knowledge of tools and equipment.
An MLT Medical Technician certification from ASCP or a Certified Medical Laboratory Technician certification from AMT is required.

Responsibilities

Follow all laboratory and hospital safety policies.
Operate all department equipment safely and according to procedure.
Perform preventative maintenance and troubleshoot instrument failures to the extent possible, alerting appropriate personnel to equipment problems.
Follow department quality control procedures and troubleshoot quality control failures with proper documentation.
Maintain technical competency and seek clarification when necessary.
Effectively use necessary laboratory information system functions.
Assist the supervisor in maintaining adequate inventory of reagents and supplies necessary for testing.
Meet performance expectations for customer service, teamwork, resource utilization, and staff development.
Account for all specimens on the pending log and relay courses of action to other section shifts.
Prioritize activities to accommodate workflow fluctuations.
Write and revise department procedures and protocols with the laboratory supervisor.
Plan and follow up on projects.
Recognize and analyze problems, and inform supervisory staff or appropriate personnel of situations requiring attention.
Maintain supply inventory and submit purchase requests as applicable.
Assist with quality control programs and evaluations.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance and comply with all policies and standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

Two to four years of hospital experience is preferred.

Job Summary

The Medical Laboratory Technician Lead works under the direction of the Laboratory Supervisor and utilizes comprehensive practical and theoretical knowledge in Clinical Chemistry, Immunology, and Special Chemistry to support operations within the Chemistry Laboratory. Serving as a key resource for other technicians in the department, the Tech Lead provides guidance and support as needed.

Essential Functions

Follows all Laboratory and Hospital safety policies.
Operates all department equipment safely and according to procedure.
Performs preventative maintenance and troubleshoots instrument failures to best of ability alerting proper personnel of equipment problems.
Follows all department QC procedures and troubleshoots QC failures with proper documentation.
Maintains technical competency and seeks clarification when necessary.
Effectively utilizes all necessary LIS functions.
Assists Supervisor in maintaining adequate inventory of reagents and supplies necessary for testing.
Meets performance expectations for customer service, teamwork, resource utilization and staff development.
Accounts for all specimens on the pending log and relays courses of action to other section shifts.
Prioritizes activities to accommodate workflow fluctuations.
Writes/revises department procedures and protocols in conjunction with the laboratory supervisor.
Demonstrates intuitive planning and follow-up of projects.
Recognizes and analyzes problems effectively, informs supervisory staff/appropriate personnel of situations or problems requiring attention.
Maintains inventory for supplies and submits purchase requests as applicable.
Assists with Quality Control programs and evaluations.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

Associate Degree Medical Technology or physical, chemical, or biological sciences required
2-4 years clinical laboratory experience required
2-4 years hospital experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of laboratory and quality control procedures.
Ability to analyze complex data with strong problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain orderly records.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Effective communication and interpersonal skills to foster collaboration.
Exhibits good laboratory technique and safety practices.
Ability to multi-task in a busy environment.
Effective communication and collaboration skills, fostering positive relationships within the healthcare team.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Basic knowledge of tools and equipment.

Licenses and Certifications

MLT - Medical Technician - ASCP required or
Certified Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)-AMT required

About the Company

Community Health Systems

Operates acute care hospitals nationwide

Community Health Systems operates general acute care hospitals across 14 states, owning or leasing 71 facilities to deliver healthcare outside urban centers. Its main business is running hospital networks and providing medical and surgical services to patients, funded by payments from patients, insurers, and government programs like Medicare and Medicaid. The company also offers management services to its affiliates through a professional services corporation. Its workflow centers on developing and operating healthcare delivery systems, supporting a wide range of needs from emergency care to specialized treatments. The goal is to help people get well and live healthier by providing accessible non-urban and suburban hospital-based care while navigating a regulated, competitive US healthcare market.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Franklin, TN
Founded: 1985

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