Lead Medical Technologist

Inside Ingalls, you’ll find a different kind of professional setting. We have so much more to offer than a scenic, 40-acre campus 20 minutes south of Chicago. The real beauty of our organization is inside of our people. We’re a team of individuals who put more into their work – and get more out of it. As the hub for the South Cook County Emergency Medical Services System, we are the only hospital to make the U.S. News and World Report list of “America’s Best Hospitals” for four consecutive years. Look into this excellent opportunity, and take a look inside Ingalls:Location: Ingalls Family Care CenterCalumet City
Department: Urgent Aid-Calumet City
Shift: Days
Hours: Full timeResponsibilities:DESCRIPTION:
The Lead Medical Technologist obtains, processes, analyzes, and reports patient test results; trains, supervises, and assumes accountability for laboratory staff and staff cross trained for running laboratory tests for Urgent Aid in all functions; and provides input for the departmental budget as requested. The Lead Medical Technologist teaches theoretical basis of procedures to staff; collaborates with pathologists on a regular basis to establish critical value limits, workload analysis, method changes, and accreditation analysis; trouble shoots problems that may interfere with the operations of the laboratory computer and instrument systems; and functions as a cooperative and active member of the health care team.
REQUIREMENTS
QUALIFICATIONS:
B.S. or B.A. in Biological Science, MT (ASCP) licensure or equivalent, and current CPR certification required.Must have five years related experience in clinical laboratory workplace and/or working knowledge of scientific principles attained through a baccalaureate degree and/or experience as prescribed by CLIA-88.Must demonstrate competencies within identified laboratory department.Computer experience in LIS, PC, LAN, etc. is required.Must have skills necessary to perform considerable problem solving and evaluation of results; must have ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with all physicians, patients, visitors, and hospital staff.What’s inside you? Come into your own when you come inside Ingalls. In return for your exceptional qualities, we offer competitive salaries and benefits. Forward your resume today (Principals only). EOE