Medical Technologist/Microbiology Lead (FT; Days)

Cedar Park Regional Medical Center - Cedar Park, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Cedar Park, TX

501-1,000 employees

Hospitals

About the position

The Medical Technologist/Microbiology Lead position at Cedar Park Regional Medical Center is a full-time role focused on performing and overseeing laboratory tests to ensure accurate and reliable results. The lead will be responsible for training and mentoring staff, maintaining quality control, and ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines. This position plays a crucial role in delivering high-quality patient care through effective laboratory practices.

Responsibilities

• Follows laboratory procedure for specimen collection, handling and processing appropriate to the age of the patient.
• Uses two patient identifiers during collection, receiving, and test processing.
• Monitors possible effects of pre-analytical variables and follows laboratory procedures for handling specimens that adversely affect test results.
• Reports test results accurately.
• Recognizes factors that affect measurements and results and takes appropriate action to resolve the issues.
• Communicates and documents relevant patient laboratory testing data including critical results to appropriate healthcare providers in a timely manner.
• Checks and troubleshoots outstanding tests list in a timely manner.
• Knowledgeable with analysis on analyzers and ability to perform manual test procedures in all areas of the lab.
• Performs and documents quality control and instrument maintenance in compliance with departmental procedures and regulatory guidelines.
• Takes appropriate action to maintain accuracy and precision, notifying supervisory personnel if unable to resolve issues.
• Performs proficiency surveys according to policy in a timely manner and accurately.
• Ability to train and mentor new staff and students in practical application and theory of the general department.
• Effectively operates the Laboratory Computer System for general laboratory and section-specific functions.
• Performs instrument function checks and preventative maintenance procedures according to department's policies and procedures.
• Assists as needed in all laboratory areas to maintain appropriate patient care.
• Demonstrates willingness to assume additional responsibilities when needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Medical Technology or related field.
• Certified as a Medical Technologist (MT) or Medical Lab Technician (MLT) by the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or American Medical Technologists (AMT), or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5+ years of microbiologist and/or medical technology experience in an acute care hospital laboratory performing blood bank/transfusions.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay + Shift Differentials
• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• Generous Paid Time-Off (PTO)
• Extended Illness Bank (EIB)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• RN Loan Repayment Program
• Matching 401(k)
• Clinical Ladder Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Rewards and recognition programs
• Additional perks and discounts