Medical Laboratory Lead NIGHT

Up to $10,000 Sign On Bonus available.

 

Medical Laboratory Lead NIGHT

 

Northwest Medical Center- Springdale is an accredited chest pain and stroke facility, specializing in acute inpatient behavioral health, high acuity medical services including cardiac, bariatric, and robotic surgical procedures, where our seasoned professionals are patient focused, united as a family and challenged to meet critical community health care needs

 

About Northwest Health

Northwest Arkansas is one of the fastest growing and most dynamic regions in America—a perfect blend of urban sophistication and small town charm.  If you aren’t local and haven’t already discovered this, check out www.northwestarkansas.org to see why NWA keeps winning awards as a best place to live.

 

 Top Reasons to Join NORTHWEST AR:

• Immediate Health Insurance Coverage

• Great benefits such as: Educational Reimbursement, 401K, Sofi Program

• Career growth and advancement potential 

• Incidental pay 

• High quality of life with low cost of living in sunny ARKANSAS

 

Job Summary 

The Medical Lab Tech Lead works under the supervision of the Laboratory Supervisor. Applies broad practical and theoretical knowledge of Clinical Chemistry, Immunology and Special Chemistry in the activities of the Chemistry Laboratory. The Medical Laboratory Tech Lead is a resource person for the technologists in the department. Performs other duties as assigned. 

Essential Functions

• Follows all Laboratory and Hospital safety policies.
• Operates all department equipment safely and according to procedure.
• Performs preventative maintenance and troubleshoots instrument failures to best of ability alerting proper personnel of equipment problems.
• Follows all department QC procedures and troubleshoots QC failures with proper documentation.
• Maintains technical competency and seeks clarification when necessary.
• Effectively utilizes all necessary LIS functions.
• Assists Supervisor in maintaining adequate inventory of reagents and supplies necessary for testing.
• Meets performance expectations for customer service, teamwork, resource utilization and staff development.
• Accounts for all specimens on the pending log and relays courses of action to other section shifts.
• Prioritizes activities to accommodate workflow fluctuations.
• Writes/revises department procedures and protocols in conjunction with the laboratory supervisor.
• Demonstrates intuitive planning and follow-up of projects.
• Recognizes and analyzes problems effectively, informs supervisory staff/appropriate personnel of situations or problems requiring attention.
• Maintains inventory for supplies and submits purchase requests as applicable.
• Assists with Quality Control programs and evaluations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree Medical Technology or physical, chemical, or biological sciences required
• 2-4 years clinical laboratory experience required
• 2-4 years hospital experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of laboratory and quality control procedures.
• Ability to analyze complex data with strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain orderly records.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to foster collaboration.
• Exhibits good laboratory technique and safety practices.
• Ability to multi-task in a busy environment.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, fostering positive relationships within the healthcare team.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Basic knowledge of tools and equipment.

Licenses and Certifications

• MLT - Medical Technician - ASCP required or
• Certified Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)-AMT required or
• MLT - Medical Technician - Certified from ASCP AAB or equivalent required

 

 

INDLABPHARM 

To apply, please email katelyne_nwakanma@chs.net