Medical Technologist, Lead

Central Arkansas Radiation Therapy Institute, Inc.; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Little Rock seeks a Lead Medical Technologist to supervise diagnostic testing, manage lab workflows, and ensure compliance with quality standards. Candidates must have a degree in Medical Technology and 5 years of relevant experience. This role offers a chance to work with a dedicated team in a challenging environment requiring strong technical and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience as a Medical Technologist is required.
• Flexibility and willingness to complete tasks promptly is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and assist in performing diagnostic testing on patient samples.
• Oversee lab staff workflow and ensure efficient operations.
• Maintain professional knowledge through educational activities.

Skills

Medical terminology

Basic computer skills

Multitasking

Compassion and caring

Education

Graduation from an accredited Medical Technology program

Registered as a Medical Technologist

Job description

Overview

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Responsibilities

• Lead the Medical Technologist in performing all duties of a Medical Technologist, including diagnostic testing on patient samples to aid physicians in diagnosis and monitoring of disease states.
• Follow standardized procedures and assist in sample preparation for testing.
• Analyze test results for accuracy, acceptability, and critical limits; serve as a resource to other staff and as a liaison between management and staff.
• Act as the point of contact for daily lab operations, assessing, resolving, and/or escalating issues to the laboratory manager as appropriate.
• Collaborate with the laboratory manager to maintain daily laboratory operations, including staffing, analyzer troubleshooting, paperwork, billing tasks, overtime control, and problem solving.
• Oversee lab staff workflow across locations to ensure efficient operations and appropriate staff assignments to each clinic location.
• Oversee daily billing responsibilities for the lab and continuously seek opportunities to improve organizational workflow.
• Perform, verify, and report laboratory tests per policy/procedure manuals and maintain knowledge of practices, principles, and techniques.
• Analyze blood cells by microscopic techniques and ensure operation of analyzers and other equipment, including calibration, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, inventory management, and evaluating new equipment and techniques.
• Maintain laboratory supplies inventory, anticipate needed supplies, place orders, and verify receipt.
• Conserve resources and provide medical technology information by answering questions and requests; prepare reports of findings by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information.
• Maintain professional knowledge through educational activities and participate in inter- and intra-departmental cooperation.
• Adhere to infection-control and hazardous waste policies; protect patient confidentiality and comply with quality control, documentation, licensure, and accreditation requirements.
• Investigate abnormal or unexpected test results before reporting; communicate results clearly and confidentially to staff, physicians, and other personnel.
• Demonstrate procedures to new personnel and assist in technical in-services.
• Follow safety guidelines for handling potentially infectious agents and universally apply precautions.
• Participate in proficiency testing as assigned; manage all phases of patient testing (pre-analytical, analytical, post-analytical).

Education, Certification, Licensure, and Registration

• Graduation from a four-year college or university plus one year internship in an accredited Medical Technology program.
• Registered as a Medical Technologist through ASCP, NCA, or AMT.

Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 5 years MT experience required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology; basic computer skills; ability to multitask and learn patient care procedures; ability to plan, prioritize, and complete tasks; ability to demonstrate compassion and caring.
• Flexibility and willingness to do what is necessary to complete tasks promptly.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to solve practical problems and interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule form.

Interpersonal Skills

• Effective verbal and written communication; ability to interact with physicians, staff, and external parties while maintaining patient confidentiality.

Physical Demands

• Regularly able to talk or hear; stand, walk, sit; use hands for grasping and handling; and reach with arms.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work may involve potential exposure to infectious diseases. Vaccinations and safety training are provided.

Comments

This description is intended to describe the essential job functions and requirements. It is not exhaustive; duties may be added or changed as needed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.