Lead Tech / Medical (ASCP ) Laboratory / FT

Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a 495 bed system serving the city of Amarillo and the surrounding region. We offer the ideal combination of traditional values and the most advanced technologies in healthcare, plus the conveniences of big city living in a friendly, smaller-town atmosphere. From the beauty of Palo Duro Canyon and great recreational facilities, to our quality educational system, Amarillo is a great place to live and work.

A hospital is only as good as its employees. That's why we're looking for professionals who are dedicated and passionate about their work. We're looking for employees who can add to our culture of exemplary patient care and personal excellence. We're looking for exceptional professionals who share our vision and values.

Visit us online at: https://www.nwths.com/careers

Position: LEAD TECH - MEDICAL (ASCP)

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for the effective coordination and supervision of all the functions in the assigned laboratory section or on the assigned shift. This includes scheduling, training, budgeting that promotes cost containment, and the recognition of analytical results or problems that require referral to the Medical Director and Director. Responsible for the maintenance of policies and procedures, quality control monitoring and practices, proficiency testing, and integration of the assigned section or shift into the overall functioning of the Department and Northwest Texas Healthcare System. Over-site and supervision of section/shift activities will be in accordance with established Hospital, Department, and regulatory policies and procedures. The Lead Tech - Medical (ASCP) supports an organizational culture for Service Excellence and practices the Service Excellence standards to all customer groups.
This position summary contains the most relevant duties and responsibilities and does not exclude other assignments not mentioned.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

Readily assumes the essential functions (i.e., tasks, duties, and responsibilities) that are critical and/or fundamental to the successful performance of the job. Provides supervisory and technical expertise in the area of assigned responsibility according to accepted laboratory standards of practice as outlined by the College of American Pathologists (CAP), CLIA'88, Joint commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), and American Association of Blood Banks (AABB), and other regulatory agencies, as appropriate, and procedures of the Hospital, department, and/or department's Medical Director. Participates in maintenance and safety programs. Participates in and supports a process to measure, assess, and improve performance in the area of assigned responsibility.
Exhibits effective leadership skills in planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating departmental functions in relation to the UHS and the NWTHS mission, vision, strategic goals, and values and in accordance with JCAHO's leadership standards.
Operates the section or shift of responsibility in such a way as to meet the fiscal goals of the organization. Investigates and submits for implementation value-added programs and services. Manages the satisfaction of Department customers to include patient's employees and physicians through effective communication and appropriate responsiveness to customer issues.

Benefit Highlights:

• Retention Bonus Program if offered.
• Loan Forgiveness Program if offered.
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $14.3 billion in 2023. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 96,700 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

Education, Training, Experience and Licenses/Registrations Required:

1. Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree with a major in medical technology, microbiology, biology, chemistry, or related science.
2. Minimum Work Experience: Five (5) years of clinical laboratory experience
3. Certifications: American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or National Certification Agency (NCA) required.
4. Other: Must meet the personnel requirements as outlined by CLIA '88.
5. Mathematical, computer, reasoning and language skills at the undergraduate or graduate level required.

Physical and Sensory Requirements:

1. Ability to read, write, and converse in English;
2. Ability to speak and hear, and effectively communicate to allow discussions with employees, physician, peers, and others;
3. Ability to follow instructions, reason, and make appropriate judgments;
4. Ability to perform computer functions accurately and quickly;
5. Ability to perceive pertinent details and objects in pictorial or graphic form;
6. Ability to perceive pertinent details from verbal and tabular material;
7. Ability to understand the overall technology, theory, and operation of waived and non-waived instrumentation and analytical reagent systems;
8. Ability to perceive similarities and differences in color;
9. Ability to understand, formulate, and interpret financial data.
10. Ability to understand, perform, and interpret mathematical and statistical operations;
11. Ability to formulate, understand, and explain the theories of standards of laboratory practice.e and short notice requirements

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (in the course of a shift):

1. General Activity: Standing/Walking/Sitting/Driving
2. Motion: Bending/Reaching/Lifting/Carrying/Pushing/Pulling
3. Weight Lifted/Force Exerted: Up to 15 pounds
4. Body Fluid Exposure: Yes
5. Use of Hands/Feet:
Gross Motor Function: Right Foot; Left Foot
Precise Motor Function: Right Hand; Left Hand

Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

BLOOD-BORNE PATHOGENS EXPOSURE CATEGORY (OSHA)
Category I: Exposed to blood-borne or potentially infectious material [X]
Category II: Sometimes exposed to blood-borne or potentially infectious material [ ]
Category III: Not exposed to blood-borne or potentially infectious material

Disclaimer

Northwest Texas Healthcare System, a subsidiary of UHS, is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at UHS via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of UHS. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by UHS as a result of the referral or through other means.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

Notice

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