Lead Medical Tech/Lead Medical Lab Tech Days
Guadalupe Regional Medical Center
Mon- Fri 8a-4:30p w/ on-call
APPLICATION MUST BE FILLED OUT ENTIRELY TO BE CONSIDERED FOR INTERVIEW PROCESS
Scope of Responsibility
As a Medical Technologist or Medical Lab Technician you will perform and report results for routine and specialized clinical laboratory analyses, in accordance with established protocols, on specimens of all types. Other duties include overseeing departmental testing, quality control and other daily functions. Including being responsible for developing and maintaining appropriate reagent inventory. Leads will act in a teaching and/or supervisory capacity for new employees and students in accordance with the appropriate baseline skills checklist and assists the Laboratory Director as needed.
Responsible to Director of Laboratory Services
Education
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- Bachelor of Science Degree or an Associate Degree in Medical Technology or related field and MT certification by ASCP or equivalent certifying agency.
- Graduate of an accredited school of Medical Technology and/or experience level for certification as required by NACCLS.
Training and Experience
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- 3 – 5 years MT experience in an acute care setting preferred
- Ability to perform in all areas of Medical Technology
- Numerical, clerical and computer skills required
- Ability to effectively communicate
- Critical thinking skills necessary
- Health and Background Requirements
- Employment contingent upon successful completion of:
- Background Check
- Lab Work
- Immunization Records
Rarely (Less than ½ hour per day)
Occasionally (½ to 2 ½ hour per day)
Frequently (2 ½ to 5 ½ hours per day)
Continually (5 ½ to 8 hours per day)
Not Applicable
Physical
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- Sitting – Frequently
- Stationary Standing – Frequently
- Walking – Frequently
- Ability to be mobile – Continually
- Crouching (bend at knees) –Occasionally
- Kneeling/Crawling –Rarely
- Stooping (bend at waist) –Frequently
- Twisting (knees, waist, neck) – Frequently
- Turn/Pivot –Frequently
- Climbing –Rarely
- Balancing –Continually
- Reaching overhead –Frequently
- Reaching extension –Frequently
- Pushing/Pulling – Occasionally
- Lifting/Carrying – (Maximum weight: 35 lbs) - Continually
- Other Physical Demands: Ability to talk to patient and/or staff – Continually
- Other Physical Demands: Ability to hear patients and/or alarms – Continually
- Other Physical Demands: Vision (near and/or far) –Continually
- Other Physical Demands: Ability to distinguish colors –Continually
- Other Physical Demands: Ability to drive – N/A
Environment
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- Risk of electrical shock – Frequently
- Risk of Radiation –N/A
- Fumes or Airborne Particles – Continually
- Chemicals –Frequently
- Moving Mechanical Parts –Frequently
- Noise Level –Continually
- Weather Conditions –N/A
Bloodborne Exposure (Refer to Bloodborne Exposure Control Plan in Policy Tech for possible exposure tasks)
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- Continually
Respirator Fit Testing Required
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- Not Applicable
Age of Patient Populations Served:
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- Neonates 1 - 30 days
- Infants 30 days - 1 year
- Children 1 - 12 years
- Adolescents 13 - 18 years
- Adults 19 - 70 years
- Geriatrics 71+ years