Job Description
Lead Medical Technologist sought by Dayton Osteopathic Hospital, Inc. in Dayton, OH. Responsible for Performs accurate testing, recognizing abnormal or unusual results. Reports timely results accurately, in writing, verbally, by fax or computer. Notifies appropriate persons as necessary. Performs and records instrument checks, and quality control. Performs routine equipment maintenance and calibration. Identifies QC issues and initiates proper corrective action. Follows instruction for analyzer operation and reagent preparation. Documents and notifies lab leadership, appropriately. Demonstrates current knowledge of computer functions and departmental policies and procedures. Actively engages in laboratory communications and staff meetings. Properly prepares samples for testing, including proper labeling, specimen preservation and transport and safe handling techniques. Demonstrates and understands the appropriate handling and reporting of proficiency samples. Notifies appropriate care giver by telephone of critical results and corrected results and documents notification in accordance to policy. Organizes and sets priorities in order to complete work assignments in a timely manner. Able to multitask. Teaches procedures for which he/she is deemed competent and evaluates trainees using established forms or examinations. Understands and applies theory of disease process to testing and test results. Understands and is able to perform accuracy, precision, and correlation studies for new and/or existing assays. Provides troubleshooting assistance to staff. Helps with scheduling the department. Reviews manual worksheets, reports and queues determined to support quality and compliance within the department. Responsible for assisting in the day-to-day oversite of the laboratory section. Responsible for laboratory operations when supervisor or other leadership is not on site. Responsible for ordering supplies when needed. Provides assistance in areas such as: Student and staff training, supply inventory, purchasing, performance improvement, and compliance plan. Performs other duties as assigned. Maintains as needed and annual competency prior to deadlines, required to perform lab testing Min. Requirements: Bachelor's Degree (or foreign equivalent) in Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory, Chemical, or Biological Science, or related field, and ASCP Certificate or AMT Certificate. Mail resume to Cassandra Mattheson, 3535 Southern Blvd, Kettering, OH 45429.