Overview
Performs diagnostic testing on patient samples to aid physicians in the diagnosis and/or monitoring of various disease states. Takes on lead role in the assigned laboratory area of clinical specialty.
Reports to: Laboratory Director
Follows standardized procedures and helps prepare samples for testing.
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Assists with specimen collection when required and analyze bodily fluids and substances for abnormalities. Collects blood and study blood samples used in transfusions
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Operates laboratory equipment in a high-quality, effective manner.
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Analyzes test results for accuracy, acceptability, and critical limits, and reports/documents results per organizational standards.
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Performs automated tests using automated equipment.
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Performs automated and manual laboratory testing per department policy.
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Oversees Quality Assurance program for assigned laboratory area.
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Takes lead role in assigned laboratory area of clinical specialty as determined by Lab Director.
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Participates and attends meetings as required and/or assigned
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Assist with orientation and training of personnel and students in assigned laboratory area of clinical specialty.
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Navigates Laboratory Information System proficiently.
*Minimum Education*
Bachelor’s degree in a laboratory, chemical, biological or physical science – Required
Graduation from NAACLS-Accredited Program – Preferred
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*Required Skills*
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
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*Required Skills*
Licenses:
Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Scientist Certification (ASCP or AMT) or State of Tennessee Medical Technologist Generalist – Required
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*Minimum Work Experience*
One (1) years experience in a clinical laboratory as a technologist, hospital environment – Required
One (1) year experience in lead tech or management/supervisor position – Preferred
**Job:** **Laboratory*
**Organization:** **
**Title:** *Lead Medical Technologist FT*
**Location:** *Tennessee-Gallatin*
**Requisition ID:** *7457-12729*
