POC Lead MLT​/MLS ASCP certified

Purpose of Job

This position is responsible for serving both internal and external customers by performing a variety of laboratory procedures in accordance with Ridgeview Medical Center philosophy, policies and procedures and in accordance with all regulatory agencies. Focus areas include: POC, Automated Chemistry, Immuno-Chemistry, Coagulation, Hematology, Urinalysis, Blood Banking, and Microbiology.

This position is responsible for serving both internal and external customers by performing a variety of laboratory procedures in accordance with Ridgeview Medical Center philosophy, policies and procedures and in accordance with all regulatory agencies. Focus areas include: POC, Automated Chemistry, Immuno-Chemistry, Coagulation, Hematology, Urinalysis, Blood Banking, and Microbiology.

• Performs phlebotomy procedures.
• Performs testing analysis of a wide variety of patient specimens according to procedures defined in each area of the lab including quality control, all testing needed for regulatory needs and competency assessment.
• Performs basic troubleshooting techniques and clearly reports issues to the Lead MLS or other appropriate personnel.
• Assists in maintaining adequate inventories.
• Assists with the training and orientation of new staff and visiting students.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Associate's degree as a Medical Laboratory Technician or Clinical Laboratory Technician from an accredited school. May also have a certificate if grandfathered according to CLIA
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• Ability to meet and maintain the necessary background checks as aligned with position functions
• Knowledge of basic computer functions and Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to respond appropriately to unpredictable situations and diverse patient populations
• Ability to communicate in the English language for effective written and verbal correspondence in order to complete job functions as mentioned above
• Ability to work autonomously and as a team

• Certified or Certification eligible as a Medical Laboratory Technician by the American Society for Clinical Pathology board of registry or as a Clinical Laboratory Technician by the National Certification Agency for Medical Laboratory Personnel or equivalent per CLIA standards. Certification must be completed by the first year of employment and kept current according to ASCP standards.

• Time Awareness
  - Continuous
• Writing
  - Continuous
• Initiation of Work
  - Occasional
• Memory
  - Continuous
• Receptiveness to Change
  - Occasional
• Reasoning
  - Continuous
• Required Sequences in Work
  - Frequent
• Problem Solving
  - Frequent Attentiveness Duration
  - Continuous
• Social Interactions
  - Frequent
• Mathematical Aptitude
  - Frequent
• Conflict Management
  - Occasional
• Reading
  - Continuous
• Detail Oriented
  - Continuous

Link to Employee Health Physical Demands

Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation such as: the requirements of the position, experience, education, knowledge, and skills along with location and internal equity. Pay listed does not include any shift, weekend, or other differentials.

Ridgeview strives to provide comprehensive and market competitive benefits to meet the needs of our employees and their families.

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Laboratory Science
• Certified as a Medical Technologist, Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Laboratory Technologist, or Medical Laboratory Scientist by the American Society for Clinical Pathology board of registry per CLIA standards. Certification must be completed by the first year of employment and kept current according to ASCP standards

• Knowledge of basic computer functions and Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to respond appropriately to unpredictable situations and diverse patient populations
• Capable of making independent decisions with the use of good critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Ability to maintain technical competence
• Ability to work autonomously and as a team
• Ability to communicate in the English language for effective written and verbal correspondence in order to complete job functions as mentioned above

• Ability to innovate
• Ability to lead, develop and motivate staff

• 2 years of experience in technical…