Senior Medical Technologist at American Esoteric Laboratories

Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities and Position Qualifications:

You put the pro in medical laboratory professional. You’ve got problem-solving instincts, a passion for patient care, and the technical training to deliver quality results. You’re also looking for great benefits, the support of an all-star team, and an opportunity to grow your career.

Join our front line of #HealthcareHeroes! Our mission is to advance the health and wellbeing of our communities as a leader in clinical laboratory solutions. Quality is in our DNA -- is it in yours?

This opportunity is:

Location: Memphis, TN

Hours: 7am-3:30pm with rotating weekend and holidays

Full time benefits eligible

In this role, you will:

• Be able to perform technical testing duties as bench technologist/technician
• Assist with appropriate test methods selection
• Assists with adequate method verification or validation as new test are introduced or current ones are modified
• Update and/or write procedure (SOP) and related forms
• Review and sign monthly QC and maintenance according to CAP/State requirement
• Assist and monitor inventory by working with vendor, supply department, and supervisor
• Assist pathologists with inquiries and problem solving
• Reviews proficiency testing (and recommends changes when necessary) and assures compliance with CMS, State of Tennessee and CAP requirements
• Update and maintain CAP checklist exhibit binder(s) and assures compliance with CMS, State of Tennessee and CAP requirements
• Assures all proficiency samples are tested in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements and are returned to the providers in a timely manner for inclusion in grading events and peer comparison
•  Ensures appropriate staff reviews proficiency reports and assists with resolutions proposals for any needed corrective action
• Makes sure corrective action plans are put into place immediately, followed to prevent any future errors and reviews for appropriateness  of noted error prevention
• Establishes a quality assessment plan for the assigned area and enlists assistance from technical staff for data collection or other interpretation duties as needed
• Establishes a quality control program, assures it is followed on all shifts and maintains the program with the assistance of available software or quality control providers support
• Establish a written procedure for all analytical test performed and reviews/reviews annually or sooner if updates are needed; assures availability  to all personnel
• Deviations form established laboratory procedures are documented and  the need for remedial action is communicated with the staff members supervisor/manager
• Corrected reports are issued as soon as an accurate result can be achieved; customer service is notified for client notification
• Assure competency for all technical staff working in the assigned area; this includes initial training as well as maintained readiness for testing performance by monitoring all phases of testing that apply (pre-analytical, analytical and post analytical)
• Responsible for or assurance of training aw identified for new instrumentation, new procedure or remediation due to multiple mistakes or issues with a given procedure
• Assists with inventory, reagents and other consumables as directed by supervisor
• Assist with teaching duties when AEL partners with local colleges and universities
• Serves as on site supervisor for weekend/holiday work assignments AND in the absence of department supervisor
• While this position is not solely responsible for scheduling, counseling, dispensary actions, performance evaluations or time keeping; recommendations for each of these are to be communicated to supervisor/manager
• Communicates via email or verbally in a professional and timely manner. Items that may require exchange include problematic specimens, special client request, complaints or comments that require follow-up, interface anomalies or equipment failure
• In all communications, keep in mind, you represent the company; making sure decisions and actions are based on the employee handbook, written procedures and established safety practices
• Re-assign staff and duties based on needs at times
• Other duties as directed by supervisor/manager/director

All you need is:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology; or Bachelor of Science in Chemical, Biological, or Physical Science with 1 year of Medical Technology training
• 1 year of laboratory training or experience performing high complexity testing
• Certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists or equivalent
• Active Tennessee Medical Laboratory Supervisor License
• Strong reading, writing, and analytical skills
• Ability to operate general laboratory equipment, including but not limited to: telephones, computers, automated analyzers, centrifuges, microscopes, manual and automated pipettes, and audible alarms.

Bonus points if you’ve got:

• 2+ years of laboratory training or experience performing high complexity testing within area of specialty

We’ll give you:

• Appreciation for your work
• A feeling of satisfaction that you’ve helped people
• Opportunity to grow in your profession
• Free lab services for you and your dependents
• Work-life balance, including Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Competitive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Help saving for retirement, with a 401(k) plus a company match
• A sense of belonging – we’re a community!

We also want you to know:

This role will have routine access to Protected Health Information (PHI). Employees will be trained on reasonable safeguards and are expected to maintain strict confidentiality, as well as abide by all applicable privacy and security standards.  Employees are expected only to access PHI when it is required to fulfill job duties.

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