Chief Medical Technologist oversees and administers a variety of chemical, bacteriologic, and microscopic tests. Devises work schedules and allocates duties to laboratory staff. Being a Chief Medical Technologist verifies accuracy and validity of test results. Instructs trainees in procedures and techniques of performing tests. Additionally, Chief Medical Technologist requires a bachelor's degree. Requires professional certification. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Chief Medical Technologist manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Chief Medical Technologist typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Required Qualifications:
results which may include, but is not limited to re-testing, re-performing QC, notifying the provider, notifying the supervisor of recurring abnormal result or instrument performance.
and QC data as required per policy.
Technical Requirements:
Qualifications/Certificatons Required: Medical Technologist 621-046:
Possess sufficient initiative, interpersonal relationship skills, social sensitivity and appropriate professional behavior such that he/she can relate constructively to IHS employees, contractors, vendors and individuals from the Alaskian Indian and Native American community.
Have a valid state driver’s license from any of the 50 United States or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
Not have any work or health restrictions, which could directly or indirectly interfere with the performance of providing services.
Maintain acceptable standards of personal hygiene, grooming and professional attire such that their image as a Federal contractor is compatible with the expectations of the IHS staff.
Be required to utilize the electronic health record for chart documentation (where applicable) after receiving training.
Be sensitive to the unique culture factors of the people they serve, which may include use of an interpreter as necessary in communication of services being rendered. Unique cultural factors that may contribute to the patient’s treatment include: use of their language communications; village and tribal customs; use of traditional healers; isolation; housing conditions and lack of resources.
Have tact and diplomacy while working in stressful situations.
The Contractor(s) may be required to work beyond normal duty hours, on an as needed basis for emergencies.
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