Coffeyville Regional Medical Center, or "CRMC", is a 25-bed, non-profit, critical access hospital serving Southeast Kansas and Northeast Oklahoma since 1949. As a rural hospital, CRMC is surprising because of its large size and wide variety of services. Although we can provide many of the same services you will find in a big city, we take great pride in our friendly and caring staff.

The Laboratory Lead Tech leads the daily activities and provides oversight of workflow and operations of the lab.

JOB DUTIES:

• Oversees the daily operation of the clinical laboratory. Problem solves, provides technical assistance to staff, and assigns workload to scheduled staff.
• Performs various clinical laboratory tests, analyzes, and interprets test results, and ensures accuracy.
• Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of the policies and procedures for patient preparation, sample requirements, specimen collection, and pre-analytical factors that affect sample quality.
• Coordinates departmental activities such as quality control, staff training, and procedural updates.
• Monitors timely receipt, handling, testing, and submission of proficiency testing.
• Organizes, updates, and monitors quality control, maintenance programs, and timely quality assurance activities
• Assists the Lab Director with addressing employees' failure to conform to facility performance and behavioral standards and cover absences as needed.
• Assists with data collection for the quality assurance program or special projects.

The Laboratory Lead Tech assumes other responsibilities as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Analytical ability to apply criteria and evaluate information to make decisions
• In-depth knowledge of laboratory operations
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; and excellent interpersonal skills in teaming with patients, medical staff, and the public
• Detail oriented with proven ability to multi-task
• Professional appearance and ease in developing rapport with others
• Computer skills including MSOffice, Outlook, Meditech, preferred
• Ability to work well in a team or independently, required
• Advanced knowledge of biology and chemistry

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Required Credentials (s) one or more of the following:

• Certified Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)/Medical Technologist (MT)/Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) through through ASCP, AMT, or equivalent
• Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology, required
• Bachelor Degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Lab Science, or Chemical, Physical or Biological Science, preferred
• Three years clinical laboratory experience, required
• One-year supervisory experience, preferred
• Experience with quality assurance, survey, and accreditation, preferred

CRMC BENEFITS OVERVIEW

Our comprehensive compensation plan includes, the following benefits.

• Generous paid time off
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Kansas Public Employees Retirement System (KPERS)
• 403B Retirement Savings
• Additional Voluntary Insurance
• Federal Student Loan Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligible Employer
• Voluntary Short Term Disability
• Employee Assistant Program
• Free Indoor Walking Track & Gym

We are excited to learn about you and hope you join us on a shared mission serving every generation with patient centered, compassionate care. Please take a moment to visit our website http://https://www.crmcinc.org/ to learn how we make an impact through collaboration, innovation, and stewardship.

Coffeyville Regional Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse environment. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our associates is critical to our success. All qualified applicants will receive consideration of employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identify, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please contact Human Resources at HR@crmcinc.org or 620-252-1500.

Posted On: Monday, November 18, 2024