Senior Medical Technologist

Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities and Position Qualifications:

You put the pro in medical laboratory professional. You’ve got problem-solving instincts, a passion for patient care, and the technical training to deliver quality results. You’re also looking for great benefits, the support of an all-star team, and an opportunity to grow your career.

Join our front line of #HealthcareHeroes! Our mission is to advance the health and wellbeing of our communities as a leader in clinical laboratory solutions. Quality is in our DNA -- is it in yours?

This opportunity is:

Location: Memphis, TN

Hours: 7am-3:30pm with rotating weekend and holidays

Full time benefits eligible

In this role, you will:

• Be able to perform technical testing duties as bench technologist/technician
• Assist with appropriate test methods selection
• Assists with adequate method verification or validation as new test are introduced or current ones are modified
• Update and/or write procedure (SOP) and related forms
• Review and sign monthly QC and maintenance according to CAP/State requirement
• Assist and monitor inventory by working with vendor, supply department, and supervisor
• Assist pathologists with inquiries and problem solving
• Reviews proficiency testing (and recommends changes when necessary) and assures compliance with CMS, State of Tennessee and CAP requirements
• Update and maintain CAP checklist exhibit binder(s) and assures compliance with CMS, State of Tennessee and CAP requirements
• Assures all proficiency samples are tested in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements and are returned to the providers in a timely manner for inclusion in grading events and peer comparison
•  Ensures appropriate staff reviews proficiency reports and assists with resolutions proposals for any needed corrective action
• Makes sure corrective action plans are put into place immediately, followed to prevent any future errors and reviews for appropriateness  of noted error prevention
• Establishes a quality assessment plan for the assigned area and enlists assistance from technical staff for data collection or other interpretation duties as needed
• Establishes a quality control program, assures it is followed on all shifts and maintains the program with the assistance of available software or quality control providers support
• Establish a written procedure for all analytical test performed and reviews/reviews annually or sooner if updates are needed; assures availability  to all personnel
• Deviations form established laboratory procedures are documented and  the need for remedial action is communicated with the staff members supervisor/manager
• Corrected reports are issued as soon as an accurate result can be achieved; customer service is notified for client notification
• Assure competency for all technical staff working in the assigned area; this includes initial training as well as maintained readiness for testing performance by monitoring all phases of testing that apply (pre-analytical, analytical and post analytical)
• Responsible for or assurance of training aw identified for new instrumentation, new procedure or remediation due to multiple mistakes or issues with a given procedure
• Assists with inventory, reagents and other consumables as directed by supervisor
• Assist with teaching duties when AEL partners with local colleges and universities
• Serves as on site supervisor for weekend/holiday work assignments AND in the absence of department supervisor
• While this position is not solely responsible for scheduling, counseling, dispensary actions, performance evaluations or time keeping; recommendations for each of these are to be communicated to supervisor/manager
• Communicates via email or verbally in a professional and timely manner. Items that may require exchange include problematic specimens, special client request, complaints or comments that require follow-up, interface anomalies or equipment failure
• In all communications, keep in mind, you represent the company; making sure decisions and actions are based on the employee handbook, written procedures and established safety practices
• Re-assign staff and duties based on needs at times
• Other duties as directed by supervisor/manager/director

All you need is:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology; or Bachelor of Science in Chemical, Biological, or Physical Science wit