Lead Medical Technologist
Methodist Health System
- Council Bluffs, IA
- Permanent
- Full-time
At Nebraska Methodist Health System, we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and people we employ. We call it The Meaning of Care – a culture that has and will continue to set us apart. It’s helping families grow by making each delivery special, conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch, going above and beyond for a patient’s needs, or giving a high five when a patient beats a disease or conquers a personal health challenge. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and a great work environment where all employees are valued! Most importantly, our employees are part of a team that makes a real difference in the communities we live and work in.Job Summary: Location: Methodist Physicians Clinic - 1 Edmundson Place
Address: 1 Edmundson Place, Council Bluffs , IA
Work Shift: Monday - Friday, 4 days/week, full time, day shift hours varyLeads staff to ensure effective workflow with quality control and accuracy.Responsibilities:Essential Job FunctionsPerforms and documents quality control activities to control activities to ensure accuracy of test results by following guidelines set by instrument manufacturers and CLIA.
- Controls are run daily 100% of the time. Controls are documented daily 98% of the time.
- No more than 4 patient complaints in a 12 month period.
- 98% of specimens are in proper container with less tan 95% of problems of specimen integrity.
- 98% of specimens are labeled accurately.
- No more than 5 errors in processing specimens and paperwork.
- Analyzes specimens to obtain information for diagnosis by performing necessary tests according to standardized procedures.
- Documents lab activity properly 95%.
- Follows written quality assurance guidelines 95% of time.
- Interprets data correctly 97% of time.
- Performs proficiency testing as designated 99% of time.
- Reviews are completed monthly 95% of time.
- Compliance guidelines are followed 98% of time.
- Performs proficiency testing as designated 99% of time.
- Physician satisfaction rating 80% of the time.
- Staff performs competently 95% of the time.
- Staff who do not perform competently are reviewed under corrective action/performance improvement guidelines 100% of the time.
- Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology from a National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) accredited program with American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) registry or registry eligible required.
- OR
- Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) or Department of Health, Education and Welfare (HEW) Certificate required.
- OR
- Military training (14-24 month program) required.
- OR
- Bachelor's degree in Clinical Lab Science from a National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) accredited program with American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) registry or registry eligible required.
- Minimum of two (2) years Medical Technology and/or lab experience required.
- If HHS or HEW certified, must provide proof of certification. If Military training program completed, must provide proof of training. If Bachelor’s degree from NAACLS accredited program, must provide copy of degree.
- Knowledge of medications and treatments used in patient care required.
- Skilled in critical thinking for determining alternative solutions or solving problems required.
- Strong verbal communication skills for positive interaction with staff and customers required.
- Skilled in operating a computer, including a computer mouse and keyboard, required.
- Able to follow written and verbal instructions required.
- Able to work in a diverse environment required.
- Able to work as a team required.
- Able to keep patient information confidential required.
- Able to read, write, and comprehend various written reports and documents required.
- Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force.
- Not necessary for the position (0%):
- Crawling
- Sitting
- Occasionally Performed (1%-33%):
- Balancing
- Crouching
- Kneeling
- Sitting
- Stooping/bending
- Twisting
- Frequently Performed (34%-66%):
- Carrying
- Grasping
- Keyboarding/typing
- Lifting
- Pulling/Pushing
- Reaching
- Repetitive Motions
- Speaking/talking
- Standing
- Walking
- Constantly Performed (67%-100%):
- Distinguish colors
- Fingering/Touching
- Hearing
- Seeing/visual
- Not Related:
- Explosives (pressurized gas)
- Radiation Alpha, Beta and Gamma (particles such as X-ray, Cat Scan, Gamma Knife, etc)
- Radiation Non-Ionizing (Ultraviolet, visible light, infrared and microwaves that causes injuries to tissue or thermal or photochemical means)
- Rare (1%-33%):
- Chemical agents (Toxic, Corrosive, Flammable, Latex)
- Biological agents (primary air born and blood born viruses) (Jobs with Patient contact) (BBF)
- Physical hazards (noise, temperature, lighting, wet floors, outdoors, sharps) (more than ordinary office environment)
- Occasionally (34%-66%):
- Electrical Shock/Static
- Mechanical moving parts/vibrations
- Frequent (67%-100%):
- Equipment/Machinery/Tools