FT Lead Medical Lab Scientist - Blood Bank
Wellstar Health System
Summary
Under the general supervision of the Supervisors, Manager or Director; performs clinical laboratory testing pursuant to established and approved protocols requiring the exercise of independent judgment and responsibility, maintains equipment and records, performs quality assurance activities related to test performance and may supervise and teach within the laboratory setting.
Job description
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions
PERFORMS RESPONSIBILITIES OF A MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST.
- Works independently analyzing blood and body fluids for ordered diagnostic tests in General laboratory, Blood Bank, or Microbiology sections Results all tests using good lab technique and adheres to established procedures.
- Performs all routine testing in hematology, manual hematology, urinalysis, coagulation, processing, chemistry, manual chemistry, blood bank and microbiology as requested
- Performs all lab supplementary tasks for Quality control, chemical safety, logs all required activities to track workload, work in progress, pending logs and amended information.
- Effectively communicates all information to appropriate personnel as required by policy and procedure. Participates in shift to shift hand-off communication.
PERFORMS DUTIES OF SUPERVISORS IN THEIR ABSENCE.
- Acts as a resource to the Pathologists. Resolves any issues they require.
- Fields problem phone calls and resolves issues. Checks the critical logs.
- Serves as a technical resource to other techs. Trains techs in new procedures.
- Acts as consultants and advisors to the other Supervisors.
SPECIAL ASSIGNED DUTIES TO INCLUDE:
- Performs scheduled Maintenance on a key instrument.
- Maintains up-to-date procedure manuals.
- Makes sure all daily and weekly maintenance is completed for the instrument.
- Maintain reagent logs and logs all new shipment lot numbers in the log.
- Maintains QC reports. Checks L-J charts and monitors closely any shifts.
- Orders all needed supplies for the area. Keep inventory stocked 2 weeks worth.
- Provides training for new employees in the designated section/instrument. Creates documents and regularly completes Performance Improvement Projects.
- Performs linearity studies and correlation studies bi-annually for their key instrument.
- Evaluates new tests and procedures changes
- Performs C.A.P. surveys when assigned, helps to assign surveys to others when needed.
- Maintains CAP and JCAHO readiness
BLOOD BANK DUTIES IF REQUIRED
- Participates in a regular bench rotation in the blood bank on evening or night shift as needed.
- Run automated blood bank instrument according to established procedures.
- Performs stat duties as needed.
- Order and supply blood products where needed.
- Complete work assignments for the shift.
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
Requirements
- Bachelors Medical Technology or Bachelors Health Science
- MT(ASCP) - Medical Technologist or MT(AAB) - Medical Technologist or MT(AMT) - Medical Technologist or MLS(ASCP) - Medical Laboratory Scientist or MT(HEW) - Medical Technologist or MLS(AMT) - Medical Laboratory Scientist
- Categorical certification M, H, C, BB, MB based on facility need. Upon Hire Required
- Minimum 3 years Experience as a Medical Technologist with 1 year of Blood Bank experience if applicable. Required
- Epic experience Preferred
- Computer/data entry experience Required
- Ability to communicate with various members of the healthcare team.
- Ability to use EXCEL, Word and have basic computer operational knowledge.
Company overview
Wellstar Health System is one of Georgia's largest and most comprehensive integrated healthcare systems, founded in 1993 and headquartered in Marietta, Georgia. As a non-profit health system, Wellstar operates with a mission to enhance the health and well-being of every person it serves through its PeopleCare approach. The system employs approximately 29,469 to 33,000 team members across multiple hospitals, health parks, medical offices, outpatient centers, pediatric centers, nursing facilities, and hospice and home care services. Wellstar is nationally recognized for operating Georgia's largest integrated trauma network and features the second-largest Emergency Department in the United States. The organization provides more than $1 billion annually in charity care and community programs, demonstrating its commitment to community health. Wellstar has earned numerous accolades including recognition on Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For, Best Workplaces in Health Care, and PEOPLE Companies that Care lists. The system embraces innovation through its venture firm Catalyst by Wellstar, which nurtures early-stage healthcare companies, and maintains academic partnerships with institutions like the Medical College of Georgia for caregiver training. With specialties spanning cardiovascular care, oncology, women's health, pediatrics, musculoskeletal services, and numerous other medical disciplines, Wellstar delivers comprehensive healthcare across all stages of life.