Lead Medical Technologist - Evening

Company: Ascension
Location: Birmingham
Posted on: September 14, 2021

Job Description:

We Are Hiring:

 

 

Ascension St. Vincent’s East is licensed for 362 beds and is located just 15 minutes from downtown. It sits between Irondale and Trussville, AL and is the second largest Ascension hospital in the Birmingham area.  Situated on a hill overlooking the beautiful community of Trussville, AL, this hospital has a suburb feel which appeals to those outlying communities that prefer not to drive downtown. 

St. Vincent’s East provides all the service lines that our downtown hospital provides except for Birth Suites and NICU which is exclusive to our downtown location.  It is the home for our only Behavioral Health service line and offers a level III Emergency Department. 

• Great location with a suburb feel for those not wanting to drive downtown.
• Part of the largest faith based, not for profit hospitals in Alabama.
• Free and easy parking.
• Longstanding presence in the community.
• Excellent staff that provides care for those in their community.

What You Will Do:

• Oversees the direction and operation of the clinical laboratory.
• Assigns and schedules work for assigned shifts. Prepares daily and weekly time and attendance reports. Problem solves and provides technical assistance to staff.
• Performs various clinical laboratory tests, analyzes and interprets test results, and ensures accuracy of same.
• Conducts and attends regular department meetings.
• Assists with data collection or special projects for difficult cases.
• Demonstrates in depth knowledge of the policies and procedures for patient preparation, sample requirements, specimen collection, and pre-analytical factors that affect sample quality.
• Oversees the documentation and submission of all required laboratory, departmental and staff statistics/reports.

What You Will Need:

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• One or more of the following:
  
  • Medical Technologist (ASCP) credentialed from the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP-BOC) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Medical Lab Scientist (ASCP) credentialed from the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP-BOC) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Medical Tech credentialed from the American Board of Bioanalysis (AAB) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Medical Tech credentialed from the American Medical Technologists (AMT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in medical technology, medical laboratory scientist, human sciences or education qualifications as stated per CLIA requirements.

Work Experience:

• 2 years of experience required.

Additional Preferences:

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology with 2 years experience required!

Why Join Our Team:

Ascension St. Vincent's has been serving Birmingham and surrounding communities for more than 120 years. We employ over 4,800 associates across five hospitals in addition to outpatient health centers, physician offices, rehabilitation centers and more. Ascension St. Vincent’s is committed to providing compassionate, personalized care for all, including our associates. We offer a place of respect and inclusion, as well as a rich learning environment with countless opportunities for career growth and professional development. If you are looking to make an immediate impact in your community, we invite you to explore a career with Ascension St. Vincent's today.

When you join Ascension, you join a team of over 160,000 individuals across the country committed to a Mission of serving others and providing compassionate, personalized care to all. Our inclusive culture, continuing education programs, career coaches and benefit offerings are just a few of the resources and tools that team members can use to create a rewarding career path. In fact, Ascension spent nearly $46 million in tuition assistance alone to support associate growth and development. If you are looking for a career where you can grow and make a difference in your community, we invite you to join our team today.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:

Ascension St. Vincent Health System is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action employer. Associates and Applicants receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status.

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