Group Lead, Medical Technologist
Company: Quest Diagnostics
Location: Warner Robins
Posted on: May 9, 2022
Job Description:
Group Lead, Medical Technologist - Warner Robins, GA -
-Monday-Friday (Rotational Weekends)JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Must demonstrate proficiency in all principle duties of a
Medical Technologist I and II.
- In the absence of the Supervisor, performs necessary
supervisory functions.
- Assist in supervising assigned Medical Technologist,
Technicians, and Laboratory Assistants by monitoring work flow to
meet testing schedules; distributing and reviewing work
assignments; training employees in laboratory techniques; resolving
work related problems of staff; and providing input for performance
appraisals and disciplinary actions.
- Train departmental employees on techniques, procedures, and
company policy.
- Works with supervisor to head up the validation of new
procedures.
- Reviews QA and QC records when applicable.
- Ability to have input into the hiring process.
- Serve as a technical resource for the unit by investigating and
resolving analytical testing problems, recommending a course of
action in instances identified as beyond acceptable limits, and
responding to non-routine/complex inquiries and/or requests from
clients and sales representatives.
- Expedites the flow of work to maximize productive capacity by
evaluating production systems and recommending enhancements and
coordinating the resolution of production problems/issues involving
other laboratory departments.
- Review unit activities to ensure compliance with departmental
policies and federal, state, and local regulations.
- Review requests for validity checks and recommend an
appropriate course of action taking into account the limitations of
specimen requirements and the effects of time and the quality of
additional and/or repeat testing.
- Assist with the department's annual competency testing process
and documentation.
- Interact in a professional manner with inter-departmental teams
and groups.
- Perform other duties as directed by supervisors. JOB
REQUIREMENTS:Education: Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology,
Biology or Chemistry or an Associate degree in a Laboratory Science
or Medical Laboratory Technology or have previously qualified as a
Technologist under 42 CFR 493. 1433 published in March 14, 1990. If
HEW certified, eight years or more in same department. Associates
hired after the standardization date, must have a Bachelor of
Science/Arts degree. Foreign educated candidates must provide a
detailed credential evaluation from IERF (International Education
Research Foundation). United States educated candidates must
provide a detailed original transcript.Work Experience: Minimum of
five years clinical experience with two years in present
department. -Must have received a rating of 2 on last two annual
performance appraisals. Special Requirements:
- Must have the ability to establish work priorities for self and
others and handle several procedures simultaneously including
troubleshooting instruments and other problems/issues.
- Ability to schedule and manage resources to meet department
goals.
- Must interact with other departments.
- Contact with clients will be required, good customer service
skills are important. In addition, interaction with purchasing and
manufacturing or technical representatives may be required.
- Must protect patient confidentiality at all times. Key Word
Search: medical technology, clinical laboratory scientist, clinical
test, reference laboratory, reporting, test calibration, quality
control, reagent testing, instrument, CLIA, ASCP, leadership,
problem-solve, trouble-shoot, validate, supervise.req93308
Keywords: Quest Diagnostics, Warner Robins , Group Lead, Medical Technologist, Healthcare , Warner Robins, Georgia
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