0 Base Wage $52.74 to $76.31 Location: Skagit Valley Hospital The information described in this
has been designed to indicate the general nature of the work performed. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Other information: Job Summary The Lead Medical Technologist - ProTech is dedicated to providing quality service in a timely, courteous, and cost effective manner.
We work in tandem with the physicians to provide quality diagnostic service to our customers.
Must demonstrate proficiency in the following areas: knowledge of Phlebotomy policies and procedures including ability to collect blood nasal, throat and eye culture specimens. Epic use with regard to the LAB menus. Testing procedures in Blood Banking, Hematology, Chemistry, Serology, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Body Fluid Analysis.
Basic background knowledge of microbiology including gramstain preparation and reading. Medical Technologists assigned to perform Microbiology must be proficient in all Micro procedures. Knowledge of normal and alarm values and procedures on reporting and documenting.
Knowledge of any necessary calculations. Performance and evaluation of Quality Control and use of corrective measures. Maintenance of all required logs.
Processing AAB and other proficiency testing specimens. Ordering supplies. The lead duties typically include being point person for training staff or a specific shift, reviewing QC and incidents, attending meetings on behalf of organization and maintaining inventory PAR levels and ordering supplies.
Miscellaneous duties as assigned. Education Bachelor of Science degree required OR Baccalaureate in applied science from an accredited institution, OR equivalent official military or non-military training/experience per CLIA standards/regulation. Associate degree may also be accepted with equivalent years of experience and with required MLS certificate.
Experience/Training Four (4) year’s experience as a generalist in a hospital laboratory setting preferred. License/Certifications One of the following certifications required: Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) ASCP, AMT or AAB certification Medical Technologist (MT) ASCP, Blood Bank(BB) ASCP, Chemistry(C) ASCP, or Hematology(H) ASCP, Microbiology (M) ASCP or equivalent licensure. Washington State Medical Assistant-Phlebotomy preferred.
American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS required. Other Skills None required. Physical Demands and Work Environment The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. Repetitive tasks such as typing, sitting, answering phones, and interacting with computers and computer systems most of the day is a function of the position. This position is very active and requires standing, sitting, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching all day.
The employee must frequently lift or move objects up to 45 pounds and position patients to perform phlebotomy. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to focus. Skagit Regional Health offers a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, 457b/401a (retirement), long term disability, and paid time off to all employees holding an FTE of 20 or more hours per week.
Eligible employees also receive sick time pay.