Med Tech Group Lead in Oklahoma City, OK at Quest Diagnostics

Job Description

Diagnostic Laboratory of Oklahoma - Oklahoma City, OK - M-F 0600-1430 (times may vary) Every other weekend 7a-3p

Main Duties: Perform testing in chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, serology, and blood bank as well as process patient specimens as needed.  Oversees the daily work performance of laboratory technical staff.  Oversees the day to day to activities in laboratory.  In the absence of the supervisor, performs necessary supervisory functions.  Follow policies, work with fellow employees in a professional and productive manner and perform maintenance and troubleshooting tasks on all laboratory equipment.  Monitor, coordinate, and/or perform the work of laboratory technical staff to expedite workflow and solve production problems.  Show up for work, on time and prepared to perform all tasks and processes, each scheduled workday and to remain performing those duties throughout the entire assigned work schedule for that day.

Required Knowledge: A solid understanding of basic laboratory testing, including QA/QC is required for this position. 
The successful candidate must possess good computer skills and be able to adapt to using
multiple computer systems.  The candidate should be able to take instruction form a variety
of sources without adversity.

Required Experience: Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology, Biology or Chemistry or an Associate degree in a Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Technology   Minimum of five years clinical experience.  Candidate should possess national certification as an MT/MLT from a recognized organization.  Previous hospital laboratory experience is required.

Special Requirement: Must have the ability to establish work priorities for self and others and handle several procedures simultaneously including troubleshooting instruments and other problems/issues.  Must interact with other departments in a professional and courteous manner.  Contact with clients will be required, good customer service skills are important.  Professional appearance and attitude are required.  Position is fulltime and does include required holiday and weekend rotation.  Overtime will be required when necessary.

Quest Diagnostics JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Must demonstrate proficiency in all principle duties of a Medical Technologist I and II.

• In the absence of the Supervisor, performs necessary supervisory functions.

• Assist in supervising assigned Medical Technologist, Technicians, and Laboratory Assistants by monitoring work flow to meet testing schedules; distributing and reviewing work assignments; training employees in laboratory techniques; resolving work related problems of staff; and providing input for performance appraisals and disciplinary actions.

• Train departmental employees on techniques, procedures, and company policy.

• Works with supervisor to head up the validation of new procedures.

• Reviews QA and QC records when applicable.

• Ability to have input into the hiring process.

• Serve as a technical resource for the unit by investigating and resolving analytical testing problems, recommending a course of action in instances identified as beyond acceptable limits, and responding to non-routine/complex inquiries and/or requests from clients and sales representatives.

• Expedites the flow of work to maximize productive capacity by evaluating production systems and recommending enhancements and coordinating the resolution of production problems/issues involving other laboratory departments.

• Review unit activities to ensure compliance with departmental policies and federal, state, and local regulations.

• Review requests for validity checks and recommend an appropriate course of action taking into account the limitations of specimen requirements and the effects of time and the quality of additional and/or repeat testing.

• Assist with the department's annual competency testing process and documentation.

• Interact in a professional manner with inter-departmental teams and groups.

• Perform other duties as directed by supervisors.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology, Biology or Chemistry or an Associate degree in a Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Technology or have previously qualified as a Technologist under 42 CFR 493. 1433 published in March 14, 1990. If HEW certified, eight years or more in same department. Associates hired after the standardization date, must have a Bachelor of Science/Arts degree. Foreign educated candidates must provide a detailed credential evaluation from IERF (International Education Research Foundation). United States educated candidates must provide a detailed original transcript.

Work Experience:

Minimum of five years clinical experience with two years in present department.  Must have received a rating of 2 on last two annual performance appraisals.

Special Requirements:

• Must have the ability to establish work priorities for self and others and handle several procedures simultaneously including troubleshooting instruments and other problems/issues.

• Ability to schedule and manage resources to meet department goals.

• Must interact with other departments.

• Contact with clients will be required, good customer service skills are important. In addition, interaction with purchasing and manufacturing or technical representatives may be required.

• Must protect patient confidentiality at all times.

Key Word Search: medical technology, clinical laboratory scientist, clinical test, reference laboratory, reporting, test calibration, quality control, reagent testing, instrument, CLIA, ASCP, leadership, problem-solve, trouble-shoot, validate, supervise.

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