Lead Hematology Tech - Laboratory
Full Time, Days - Mon-Fri, 6:30am or 7am start time, 8-hour shifts, including every other weekend rotation
Sellersville, PA 18960
Responsibilities
Grand View Health has a state-of-the-art, six-story pavilion with helipad and trauma bays. GVH is a Level II Trauma Center in collaboration with Penn Medicine. Are you looking for a community hospital offering versatility and life-saving work in the medical lab? Come join our laboratory team and be a part of the best patient care in our region.
The Lead Hematology Technologist performs a variety of diagnostic testing in Hematology. The Lead Hematology Technologist functions primarily as a medical technologist or medical lab technician following established practices and procedures. Additional responsibilities include overseeing the accession room.
Essential Functions:
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Receives assignments according to the established departmental procedures and plans. Organizes and prioritizes work duties to accomplish daily objectives.
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Performs testing procedures and related work according to established protocols and standards with minimal technical and/or data entry error in order to report results to the requesting party.
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Operates equipment and works with highly technical instrumentation according to established procedures and protocols in order to ensure the accuracy of test results.
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Performs equipment maintenance and repair according to operators' manuals in order to facilitate testing procedures and avoid downtime.
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Assays appropriate controls, standards and other quality control material according to protocol in order to maintain the testing environment.
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Performs venipunctures according to established protocols and procedures so as to provide the best possible specimen for analysis.
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Sets up program for instruction of clinical students in hematology.
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Helps train new employees.
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Sets up competencies for hematology staff.
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Covers on-call time or other shifts in times of emergencies/shortages in order to maintain laboratory minimum staffing levels.
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Performs other duties for the Hematology Supervisor to maintain CLIA and The Joint Commission accreditation.
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Oversees the accession room.
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 6:30 am or 7:00 am start time, 8-hour shifts, including every other weekend rotation.
Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
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Associate's degree in Medical Technology and over 3 to 5 years in hematology required.
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Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology and over 1 to 3 years in hematology preferred.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:
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Credentialed by an agency approved by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA), i.e., ASCP, NCA, HEW, AMT, upon hire, preferred.
BENEFITS:
We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits to part-time and full-time employees, including:
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Medical, dental and vision insurance available the first of the month after start date
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Wellness and gym discounts and free cardiac rehab gym
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403b
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On-site discounted child care center
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Paid time off
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Sick time for full-time employees
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Tuition reimbursement
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Free life insurance for full-time employees
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Long-term disability for full-time employees
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Short-term disability
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Employee referral bonus
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Identity theft insurance
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Pet insurance
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Flexible spending accounts
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Employee discount program
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Employee assistance program
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Free parking
Grand View Health is an equal opportunity employer.
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