Medical Technologist - Lead Hematology Tech

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Hematology Lead

Employment Type:

Full-Time Days

Position Highlights and Benefits

We care about your well-being, both physical and mental, which is why our benefit package includes:

• Wellness programs

• Education reimbursement

• Personalized health insurance plans including dental and vision

• Paid time off

• Long- and short-term leave

• Retirement planning

• Life insurance coverage

Position Purpose:

Uses advanced experience or certification in a designated section of the laboratory to provide technical expertise. Serves in a leadership role and assists with oversight of daily operations of the assigned laboratory section.

What you will do:

• Acts as a resource for technical personnel and responds to workplace questions and concerns.

• Assists with new employee orientation and training, instrument implementation, monitoring instrument maintenance, safety policy compliance, reviewing quality control, and auditing quality assurance activities including proficiency survey submissions.

• Oversees education, procedure manuals, research and development, and advanced troubleshooting of instrumentation.

• Performs the following technical tasks vital for the diagnosis and treatment of disease as appropriate for patient age to include neonate, infant, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric adult:

• Obtains, receives or processes laboratory specimens.

• Performs, interprets clinical laboratory testing.

• Understands the principles of and competently performs preventive maintenance.

• Positively promotes initiatives of the laboratory or organization to co-workers.

• Participates in teaching peers and students

• Performs error correction procedure for staff and monitors resolution of error for appropriate action.

• Works independently, organizing work to meet established deadlines and records and reports data obtained.

• Provides assistance to the manager in the performance appraisal process.

• Verifies and identifies yearly competencies for staff.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science-related field.

• Four years of clinical laboratory experience required: One of the four years of experience must be related to the testing in specified laboratory section. (i.e. Chemistry, Hematology, Transfusion Medicine, etc.)

• Successful completion of a NAACLS or ABHES accredited clinical laboratory science program or alternate career path that meets certification eligibility requirements.

• Certification in one of the following:

• Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Medical Technologist (MT) by the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP).

• Medical Technologist (MT) by the American Medical Technologists (AMT).

• Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Word/Excel.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills required.

• Knowledge of applicable federal, state and regulatory standards and regulations required.

MercyOne Central Iowa sets the standard for personalized and radically convenient care in the Des Moines metro area and surrounding counties. MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center, founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1893, is the longest continually operating hospital in Des Moines and Iowa's largest medical center, with 802 beds available. The hospital is one of the Midwest's largest referral centers.

With more than 7,000 colleagues and a medical staff of almost 1,500 physicians and allied health professionals, MercyOne Central Iowa is one of Iowa's largest employers.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.