Lead Medical Technologist​/Laboratory Quality Coordinator – HOU​/BVER​/SA

Lead Medical Technologist/Laboratory Quality Coordinator – HOU/BVER/SA – Full Time

REGION All Sites

CATEGORY Laboratory

LOCATION All Sites

STATUS Now Hiring External Candidates

The Lead Medical Technologist/Laboratory Quality Coordinator (LMT/LQC) will assist the System Laboratory Director with quality improvement initiatives as a member of multi-disciplinary patient care services. This will include servicing the areas in Houston, Bryan, and San Antonio, Texas and all future PPER areas. The LMT/LQC from time to time performs clinical laboratory procedures, quality assurance, and instrument maintenance to assist site laboratories.

The LMT/LQC will also maintain cooperative working relationships with intradepartmental and ER sites.

• Assists leadership in the identification and resolution of complex clinical and operational issues.
• Monitor Quality Control system and measures.
• Comprehensive troubleshooting of laboratory instruments and resolving any problems.
• Content expert on all laboratory equipment, usage, benefits, and compliance.
• Documents all instrument checks, preventive maintenance, routines, problems, and corrective actions taken.
• Provides in-service training to other laboratory staff.
• Performs clerical functions associated with the designated laboratory area.
• Attends regular department staff meetings and in-service training.
• Participates in the preparation of the laboratory continuing education programs.
• Will be involved in performing direct observation regarding moderate complexity testing.
• Will review and monitor proficiency testing scores and assist with corrective action.
• Will execute validation plans for system instruments.
• Serves as the trainer and main educator to staff and physicians as appropriate on all new equipment or upgrades of current equipment.

• Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean.
• Maintains Regulatory requirements, including all federal, state, local regulations, and accrediting organizations standards in promoting Physicians Premi
  
  ER.
• Maintains and ensures confidentiality at all times.
• Reports to work on time and as scheduled.
• Works well under pressure;
  Treats others with respect and consideration; accepts responsibility for his/her actions.
• Responds positively to management direction and commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach team and PPER’s goals.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

LANGUAGE

SKILLS:

• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Biological science, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Technologist: 2+ years with the ability to conduct competency sign-off.
• Completion of an accredited medical technology program or the equivalent training, education, and experience.
• Strong Communication skills; both written and verbal.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the positions without comprising work.