Vidant Health Greenville , NC 27833
Posted 4 days ago
Job Description
ECU Health
About ECU Health
ECU Health is a mission-driven, 1,708-bed academic health care system serving more than 1.4 million people in 29 eastern North Carolina counties. The not-for-profit system is comprised of 13,000 team members, nine hospitals and a physician group that encompasses over 1,100 academic and community providers practicing in over 180 primary and specialty clinics located in more than 130 locations.
The flagship ECU Health Medical Center, a Level I Trauma Center, and ECU Health Maynard Children's Hospital serve as the primary teaching hospitals for the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. ECU Health and the Brody School of Medicine share a combined academic mission to improve the health and well-being of eastern North Carolina through patient care, education and research.
Position Summary
The Medical Technologist (MT) Specialist assists the Assistant Section Manager and Manager with the overall management of his/her subdivision. As a MT Specialist, you will provide technical expertise and leadership to troubleshoot testing, equipment, and quality control issues.
Responsibilities
Prioritizes workload within subdivision to maximize the efficiency of personnel and supplies
Serves as lead worker
Prepares specimens as required for laboratory testing and provides leadership into problem specimen issues
Reviews data and assures quality control procedures are performed for respective subdivision
Responsible for managing routine technical problems
Notifies assistant section manager, section manager and pathologist when unusual problems develop
Assists in the evaluation of personnel performance for staff
Aids in the development of new procedures and other special projects, as required
Performs routine bench work when workload warrants
In absence of on-site supervisor, may function as technologist in charge of the laboratory
Responsible for enforcing hospital and departmental policies including personnel counseling when indicated
Maintains and orders adequate supplies to accommodate subdivision testing
Maintains effective communications with assistant section manager/section manager concerning subdivision
Assists assistant section manager/section manager in maintaining an up-to-date procedure manual to comply with CAP requirements as indicated
Coordinates new QC lot number verification
Coordinates instrument maintenance/calibration performance and documentation
Helps in the coordination and performance of CAP proficiency surveys
Recommends and helps coordinate additional training required by staff
Identifies learning opportunities for the subdivision
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or Clinical Lab Science from an accredited college or university OR equivalent education and experience as defined by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists
Certification as MLS, BB, C, H or MB by ASCP or other nationally recognized certifying agency
Three years bench experience as Medical Technologist (Medical Lab Scientist) with demonstrated supervisory capabilities
Other Information
40 hours a week
4 days a week (7 am - 5:30 pm)
Required to work every 3rd Weekend
Required to work rotational Holidays
Great Benefits
General Statement
It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.
Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.
We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant's qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.
Contact Information
For additional information, please contact:
Samantha Stewart, Talent Acquisition Consultant
ECU Health Talent Acquisition
Vidant Health