Job Category:

Allied Health

Work Shift/Schedule:

12 Hr Evening - Morning

Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.

About the Role:

Job Summary

The Lead Technologist is responsible for the ongoing assessment of test systems and for ensuring timely and accurate testing in the clinical area to which they are assigned. Because of their experience and level of expertise, they are also responsible for the training and supervision of other staff technologists and technicians. The clinical areas that might designate a lead technologist are: Blood Bank, Hematology, Microbiology, Specimen Processing and Chemistry. The lead technologist must maintain sufficient clinical and managerial expertise to function as an assistant to the Laboratory Section Supervisor and perform those duties in the Section Supervisor’s absence. Also, the lead technologist is expected to display initiative, excellent verbal and written communication skills and be proactive in dealing with the day-to-day responsibilities and problem resolution in the department. This leadership role requires working closely with the Lab Section Supervisor, Lab Administration, Pathologists. This position will care for patients in the neonate, infant, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric age groups. Employee performs clinical duties in accordance with population specific guidelines and adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as outlined in policy and procedures.       
 

Minimum Job Qualifications

• Licensure or other certifications: ASCP, NCA, or AMT.  Meets the requirements of the State of Georgia.

• Educational Requirements: Bachelors Degree. Technologist should have Medical Technology training through an accredited school and successful completion of examination approved from one the following agencies (ASCP, NCA, AAB and HEW) or Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution. *Technologist who possess the technician qualification under provisions above and recently moved into state or completed the academic and/or training requirements may be temporarily classified once as technicians for 18 months to afford them an opportunity to successfully complete an approved qualifying exam.

• Minimum Experience: Technical expertise in Medical Technology.

• Other:

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Preferred Licensure or other certifications:

• Preferred Educational Requirements:

• Preferred Experience: Five (5) years (not including internship and education).

• Other:

Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Technical expertise in Medical Technology

• Demonstrates good clinical practices and techniques

• Demonstrates leadership skills and abilities

• Exhibits good performance
   

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities

• Has ability to assess test systems for precision and accuracy and work independently in the clinical lab department that they are assigned such as: Blood Bank, Hematology, Microbiology, Specimen Processing and Chemistry. Has ability to assess test systems for precision and accuracy and work independently in the clinical lab department that they are assigned such as: Blood Bank, Hematology, Microbiology, Specimen Processing and Chemistry. Completes at least 10 hours of continuing education to enhance professional growth and development. Possesses advanced knowledge of Laboratory testing as evidenced by compliance with policy, procedure, and protocols. Demonstrates proficiency in reviewing and ascertaining accuracy of  results and QC problems. Demonstrates preparedness with clinical data when placing and receiving phone calls to/from the MD. Performs equipment calibration and maintenance as needed.  Demonstrates advanced competency and skill proficiency in operating or troubleshooting Laboratory equipment. Demonstrates advanced competency and skill proficiency in interpretation of results. Identifies and reports abnormal findings appropriately with the appropriate section supervisor. Provides evidence of quality control review to insure accurate patient testing. Prioritizes testing appropriately as required by laboratory policy. Completes all testing according to department policy and established time frame with less than three discrepancies per year as documented by variance report. Recognizes and reports significant variations in test results to section supervisor in a  timely manner and