Lead Medical Technologist

Job Title : Lead Medical Technologist

Location : Tulsa, OK

Duration : 12+ Months - Full Time

Work Schedule : Evening | 3 x 12-hour shifts | Weekly Hours : 36.00 | Rotating holidays and weekends

Incentives (Sign-on Bonus / Relocation) : If applicable

Job Summary :

Performs medical laboratory testing and supervisory duties designated by the supervisor.

Essential Responsibilities :

• Receives and processes specimens, components, and / or requisitions : Receives, prioritizes, and processes specimens in a timely manner to meet or exceed turnaround time standards.
• Verifies specimen identification and labelling.
• Determines if specimen is acceptable for analysis.
• Identifies discrepancies, resolves, and documents for quality assurance.
• Willingly assists other employees in the department during times of high-volume testing.
• BB Only : Determines if specimen collection is required.
• Completes blood component transfusion utilization form.
• Performs and documents blood component processing according to established procedures.
• As requested, provides appropriate platelet and plasma components.
• Documents special component needs in transfusion service information systems (TSIS).
• Reviews and confirm recipient and donor information at the time of blood component issue.
• Maintains adequate blood component inventory and uses the inventory effectively.
• Performs testing according to established procedures organizes work for maximum efficiency, maintaining efficiency during stressful situations.
• Demonstrates knowledge of technical and instrumental procedures.
• Performs testing according to established procedure. Identifies absurd results and repeats tests as needed.
• Maintains a clean, uncluttered work area. Uses required personal protective equipment and physical barriers.
• Works independently with minimal supervision and uses time efficiently when work is completed.
• Reviews specimen logs for unreceived specimens.
• BB Only : Performs patient and component testing according to established procedures.
• Uses TSIS efficiently to record testing results and comments.
• Reports accurate test.

Required Skills :

Required Education :

Bachelor's degree in medical technology or in a related Biological / Chemical Science from an accredited college or university.

Required Certifications & Licensure :

Must have passed national certification exam as a laboratory scientist that is accredited by an approved agency.