Med Technologist Coordinator
The posted compensation range of $39.05 - $57.96 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.
JOB SUMMARY
Oversees and provides ongoing technical guidance to Lab staff in performing the technical and clinical activities of the department and assists in the administration of daily Lab operations for CHI Franciscan Health (CHI FH). An incumbent may also perform the work of a certified Medical Technologist (Job Code 2099), although this is not the primary function of the job.
Work requires professional knowledge of the major disciplines of laboratory practice (e.g. clinical chemistry, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, toxicology, microbiology and transfusion service) and of CHI Franciscan Health (CHI-FH) standards/procedures sufficient to provide technical guidance to technical and professional staff, determine quality control measures needed and troubleshoot escalated problems/issues.
Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Provides technical guidance to other laboratory staff and coordinates/participates in a variety of complex technical tasks to troubleshoot escalated problems/issues and determine quality control measures needed.
Assists in the review and/or directly reviews technical employee/students; conducts competency assessments by task or procedure and documents through a training checklist.
Assists management in ensuring departmental compliance with applicable department, regulatory and safety standards.
Assesses, on a continuous basis, services, patient outcomes, quality control, family/patient satisfaction, staffing needs and operational effectiveness to ensure optimal care delivery; ensures that internal controls are sufficient to provide for accurate, complete and compliant programs and processes; identifies need for changes in standards, programs and services, and develops recommendations for consideration by the Director.
Participates in the implementation, validation and training processes associated with new lab equipment/ instrumentation.
Develops, documents, and implements new test methodologies or procedural revisions.
Works with management team to ensure the application of consistent practices relating to internal operations; assesses instruments, equipment and reagents to ensure they meet quality control standards. Monitors the strengths/weaknesses of the laboratory department to identify opportunities and provide recommendations to management for new quality/performance improvement initiatives.
Qualifications
MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university in laboratory medical technology or a chemical/physical/biological or other life science, completion of an accredited MT program and four years of related laboratory work experience that would demonstrate attainment of the requisite job knowledge/abilities.
International education will be evaluated for equivalency.
Licensure/Certification
- National MT certification with ASCP (American Society for Clinical Pathology), AMT (American Medical Technologists) or Certification with the US. Department of Health and Human Services as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist; OR
- MLT certification with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university in a chemical/physical/biological or other life science.
- If not held at the date of hire, one-time national certification must be obtained within the first six months of employment.
Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.
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Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible employees may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit https://www.commonspirit.careers/benefits.
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