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Job Field: Office Jobs
Location: SALT LAKE CITY, UT
Job Type: Full Time

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Requisition Number 12-0686 Post Date 10/29/2012 Title Medical Technologist, Lead Work Hours 9:30 am - 6:00 pm Work Schedule Tuesday - Saturday (40 hrs./week) Department Transfusion Services - 441 City Salt Lake City State UT Description General Function a Assists the Technical Supervisor with the direction of the daily operation of the laboratory during regular working hours. Responsible for the operation of the laboratory section in the absence of the Technical Supervisor. Assists with the coordination of workflow assignments, result review, and service standards implementation. Assists with the writing and reviewing of technical procedures. Management duties include assisting the Technical Supervisor with performance reviews, employee counseling, quality issue reports, and other duties as assigned. Provides technical expertise in the laboratory. Performs routine and complex laboratory testing as assigned. In general, this position spends 50% or more of their time performing laboratory testing. aReporting Function a This position reports tothe Technical Supervisor, who in turn reports to the Group Manager. aEssential Functions a 1.aaaaaAssists the Technical Supervisor with the operation of the laboratory and is responsible for the operation of the laboratory in the absence of the Technical Supervisor. 2.aaaaaAssists the Technical Supervisor in directing the daily workflow assigned to the specific technical work section. Provides coverage for absence of testing personnel due to illness, vacation, 7/7 absences, or authorized LOA. 3.aaaaaReviews scheduling needs of the department. Assists the Technical Supervisor in providing a timely written schedule for all employees. May review time and attendance sheets and submits to Technical Supervisor by the defined deadline. Enforces the ARUP time and attendance policies. 4.aaaaaAssists with interviews and recommends qualified individuals for positions within the section, following all guidelines and policies of ARUP. 5.aaaaaProvides input for performance appraisals. May present performance appraisals as assigned. 6.aaaaaIdentifies staff performance issues. Takes immediate corrective action as required. Provides documentation of issues to Technical Supervisor. 7.aaaaaIn conjunction with the Technical Supervisor and Teaching Specialist, assists in training new and existing staff. May complete competency testing on employees. Enforces ARUP policies. 8.aaaaaCommunicates effectively with staff. May lead staff meetings on shifts for which they are responsible as assigned. 9.aaaaaIn conjunction with the Technical Supervisor and Teaching Specialist, promotes continuing education and staff development activities. 10.aMotivates employees to maintain a positive, professional, productive, and safe work environment. a Procedures 1.aaaaaAssists in writing and updating SOPs (technical procedures). 2.aaaaaAssists the Technical Supervisor in maintaining an adequate inventory supply to meet or exceed TAT; may perform and/or coordinate quarterly inventory counts.aaa a Troubleshooting/Technicala 1.aaaaaUpdates personal skills and knowledge to remain current and become efficient and proficient in the position. 2.aaaaaConsults with the Medical Director(s) regarding technical issues when appropriate. 3.aaaaaDevelops and maintains scientific and technical expertise in the given laboratory areas. Contributes to lectures and staff in-service sessions. 4.aaaaaAssists with problem resolution and follow up reports for proficiency testing as requested. 5.aaaaaAssists in continued instrument and/or testing method troubleshooting of tests as needed. 6.aaaaaInstitutes disaster procedures, computer downtime procedures, unannounced inspections processes, and other processes as required. 7.aaaaaEnforces all safety guidelines and policies including evacuation procedures. a QA/QC/Client support 1.aaaaaReceives and h

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