Lead Micro Tech, Lab, 6am - 4:30pm (4 10's), Full-Time

Harrison Memorial Hospital

  • Cynthiana, KY
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
OverviewCompany DescriptionHarrison Memorial Hospital (HMH), located in Cynthiana, Kentucky, is a 61-bed, independent, non-profit healthcare facility dedicated to providing high-quality medical services to our community since 1906. We are accredited by The Joint Commission and certified by Medicare and Medicaid, reflecting our commitment to excellence in patient care.A Growing Network of CareHMH is proud to offer comprehensive healthcare services through our diverse facilities and programs, including:Harrison Memorial Hospital - A leading independent, not-for-profit hospital, providing cutting-edge medical care with a patient-centered approach.Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) - Bringing quality primary care closer to our community, ensuring access to essential healthcare services in rural areas.EMS Office - A highly trained Emergency Medical Services team, delivering rapid response and lifesaving care when it matters most.KidTown Daycare - A trusted childcare facility dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing, and educational environment for our employees' families.Specialty Clinics - Offering advanced specialty care, including cardiology, orthopedics, general surgery, and more, ensuring patients receive expert care close to home.Clinic Pharmacy - Providing convenient, personalized pharmacy services, ensuring seamless medication management for our patients and community.At HMH, we are committed to fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment where healthcare professionals can thrive and make a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of our community.
Join us at Harrison Memorial Hospital, where you can be part of a dedicated team delivering exceptional healthcare in a community-focused setting.Job Skills / RequirementsJob Summary:
  • Performs laboratory tests and associated support work as directed by the Laboratory Manager, Supervisor, and Chief Operating Officer.
  • Cooperates and communicates professionally with the medical and nursing staff, and hospital personnel.
  • Uses technical knowledge to effectively make sound clinical decisions concerning lab issues and to troubleshoot instruments.
  • As the Lead Technologist, oversight of departmental duties will be their responsibility. Departmental duties includes: maintaining the maintenance, inventory, and QC logs, monitor proper gram stain and culture setups, review and monitor proper specimen collection and determination of further testing beyond the initial culture.
  • This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee.
  • The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by the employee's supervisor.
Required Education, Skills, Abilities:
  • Bachelor Degree from an approved school of medical laboratory technology.
  • Must provide copy of diploma or transcript.
  • Certified as a MLS (Medical Laboratory Scientist) from a national certifying agency (ASCP, AMT) preferred.
  • Candidates eligible for Certification must attempt BOC exam a minimum of 2 times per year and provide evidence of attempts. Failure to do so may result in an evaluation of employment at HMH.
  • Failure to obtain certification will result in an evaluation of employment, including salary, job duties and shifts.
  • CEU's for those accredited after 2004.
  • Works cooperatively and communicates effectively.
  • Follows oral and written instructions.
  • Initiative, accuracy, and judgment needed to determine the needs of the laboratory.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Ability to make sound clinical decisions based on patient condition and lab results.
  • Computer skills and ability to type.
  • Ability to organize and prioritize workload and work independently.
  • Excellent customer service.
Education Requirements (All)Bachelor of ScienceCertification Requirements (All)ASCP or equivalent preferred
MLS certification through ASCP or equivalent national certifying bodyAdditional Information / BenefitsBenefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, 401K/403b Plan, Educational AssistanceThis job reports to the Laboratory Department ManagerThis is a Full-Time position 1st Shift, 7a - 3:30pm flexible.Number of Openings for this position: 1

Harrison Memorial Hospital