Medical Technology (Mt) Specialist - Pathology - Flow Cytometry

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