Lead Medical TechnologistHCA Healthcare

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Lead Medical Technologist? At Portsmouth Regional Hospital, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Job Summary and Qualifications

POSITION SUMMARY:

Performs chemical, bacteriological,serologicaland microscopicproceduresunder the supervision of the Laboratory Supervisor and Laboratory Manager. Responsible for specific laboratory department policies,proceduresand records.Overseeday-to-dayoperationsin assigneddepartment, including staff performance.

SPECIFIC ELEMENTS & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Demonstrates professionalism through consistent reliability, respectful communication, and adherence to company values, policies, and ethical standards. Maintains a positive attitude andrepresentsthe organization with integrity in all interactions.
• Handles andprocessesspecimensin accordance withpolicy, ensuring proper identification.
• Performsaccurateclinical/diagnostic testing, routine, specialized, and esoteric testing, according to standard operating procedures (SOPs) on human biological samples within the scope of practice of ones education and training.
• Maintains patient confidentiality per HIPAA guidelines.
• Operates laboratory equipment correctly, performs troubleshooting according toproceduresand exploresnew solutionsas needed to resolve problems.
• Performs required quality control testing on equipment and reagents. Knows acceptable levels of performance.
• Reviews temperature charts, maintenance records, quality control records, and calibration results.
• Maintains a clean working environment. Manage inventory efficiently; awareness of material outdates, stock rotations and reduce waste.
• Analyzes, interprets, and reports laboratory results according to protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Maintainsaccurate, current, and complete records.
• Able to recognize and resolve problemsutilizingindependent judgement and critical thinking, relying onproceduresand applying scientific knowledge.
• Communicate effectively to other shifts and interdepartmentally whenappropriate,regardingpatient and operational issues.
• Notify management or other key stakeholders of problems or issues, asappropriate.
• Documentscorrective actions taken for problem resolution, instrument maintenance, or quality control/test performance, including errors.
• Meets all personnel standards in governing, regulatory and accreditation requirements for clinical laboratory testing.
• Oversee,participatein,and reviewproficiencytesting and competency assessments to meet regulatory requirementsincluding direct observation,review of results,and creation of quizzes and tests.
• Overseas and conducts education and training for new personnel, fellows, residents,studentsand visitors within theLaboratoryscope of practice, including updating training documentation.
• Able to recognize when staffrequireadditionalor remedial training. Responsible for overseeing retraining andremedial training for staff when necessary.
• Responsible for updating andmaintainingpolicies and procedures when needed per their department.
• Assistswithstaff scheduling including monitoring breaks.
• Is aware of the role of the position and its potential impact on patient care, the work unit, thedepartmentand facilityoperations.
• Works effectively inter or intra-departmentally and with teams to meet patient needs and organizational goals.
• Participates in quality and process improvement projects.
• Attends andparticipatesin continuing education opportunities tomaintainrelevancy and currency in professional practices and standards.
• Assists Lab management in anydepartmentspecific changes,upgradesor projectsin a timely manner.
• Responsible fordepartmentpreparation and representation during times of inspection.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE: (Minimum relevant work experience for successful job performance)

3-7 years

EDUCATION:

2 year/Associate Degree

4 year/Bachelors Degree

CERTIFICATION:

Required: MT (ASCP) or(AMT)Registry eligible, ASCP or equivalent.

Continuing education to maintain Registry/ Licensure isrequired.

Registry/Licensure in a specialty area will be considered.

Preferred:ASCP/AMT/NCA/HEW.

Benefits

Portsmouth Regional Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefitsfor medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support,including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from workprograms for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education supportthrough tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefitsfor fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

At Portsmouth Regional Hospital, you're not just joining a hospitalyoure becoming part of a mission-driven team thats redefining healthcare excellence across the Seacoast region. As a 240-bed acute care facility in Portsmouth, NH, we proudly serve communities throughout New Hampshire, Maine, and Massachusetts. Were the only hospital in the area to be recognized as an ACS Verified Level II Trauma Center and a Comprehensive Stroke Center, and we offer a robust heart and vascular programgiving our team the opportunity to work at the forefront of life-saving care.

As part of the HCA Healthcare family, youll be supported by one of the nations leading healthcare systems, with a strong presence in New Hampshire that includes four hospitals, three freestanding emergency rooms, and over 70 care sites. Here, nearly 5,000 colleaguesincluding 1,500 nurses and 1,000 affiliated physicianscollaborate to deliver exceptional care and innovation every day. Whether you're at Portsmouth, Catholic Medical Center in Manchester, Parkland Medical Center in Derry, Frisbie Memorial Hospital in Rochester, or one of our emergency facilities in Seabrook, Dover, or Plaistow, youll find a culture that values your expertise, supports your growth, and empowers you to make a real difference.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Lead Medical Technologist opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.