Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
Schedule Details: Holidays - Every Third Holiday, Monday through Friday, Weekends - Every Third Weekend
Scheduled Hours: 7am-3:30pm
Shift: 1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)
Hours: 40
Cost Center: 21000 - 3190 Chemistry Lab
This position may have a signing bonus available; a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.
About UMass Memorial Health:
At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver - regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence, and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve.
Position Overview:
The Team Lead Hematology Technologist is responsible for daily operations in the Hematology department. They also report and assist the Laboratory Medical Director and Director of Laboratory Services when required. Duties will be divided into 80% technical and 20% administrative.
Major Responsibilities:
- Demonstrates effective communication with all health team members and Hospital customers.
- Complies with established Hospital policy.
- Promotes a safe environment for patients, visitors, and peers.
- Maintains competencies and participates in ongoing development activities.
- Responsible for the proper performance of clinical laboratory procedures, consistent with professional standards and departmental protocols.
- Ensures operational excellence within the Hematology department under the direction of the Laboratory Medical Director and Director of Laboratory Services.
- Provides quality support and service in accordance with applicable policies and professional standards.
- Assists in achieving effective fiscal management of the Hematology department's operations.
- Demonstrates professional leadership and involvement within the Hospital and the community.
- Performs Hematology Supervisory duties in the Hematology, Coagulation, and Urinalysis areas.
- Seeks appropriate counsel from Human Resources and/or Director of Laboratory Services for effective human resource management.
Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities:
- Complies with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.
- Attends meetings, conferences, and seminars as required or directed.
- Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
- Complies with all health and safety regulations.
- Respects diverse views and contributes to maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility, and acceptance.
- Maintains regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
- Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.
All responsibilities are essential job functions.
Position Qualifications:
License/Certification/Education:
Required: BS in Medical Technology or related science field. Must have MT (ASCP) certification, or equivalent.
Experience/Skills:
Required: Five to ten years of recent experience working in Hematology, Coagulation, and Urinalysis areas of the Laboratory. Demonstrated progressive supervisory experience.
Preferred: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for the above requirements.
Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions:
Work is considered sedentary and requires work indoors in a normal office environment.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds.
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