Team Lead Medical Laboratory Scientist

General Summary of Position
Serves as a resource technologist in one or two specialized areas. Troubleshoots technical and service problems; monitors and reviews quality control (Q.C.) and performance improvement (P.I.) data; performs special projects; and, assists the supervisor with other administrative and technical functions as directed. Performs a variety of routine and special laboratory procedures in one or more laboratory sections; evaluates and reports results for use in patient diagnosis and treatment.
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Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards, and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.

May assume the duties of the supervisor in the event of his/her absence.

Monitors and reviews daily quality control (Q.C.) and performance improvement (P.I.) data to confirm that tolerance limits are not exceeded. Investigates Q.C./P.I. problems and implements corrective actions. Performs CAP surveys and evaluates survey results; investigates survey failures and recommends corrective action.

Monitors, maintains and oversees laboratory equipment and supplies in assigned area(s) of responsibility. Assures that preventive and corrective maintenance is performed and documented.

Performs a wide variety of routine and special procedures following prescribed protocol and using manual or automated methods; calculates and reports results as established; consults with pathologist regarding difficult analysis or abnormal findings.

Performs special projects and method validation for new instruments and procedures. Develops and updates technical procedures as required.

Provides leadership and technical information laboratory staff in assigned area(s).

Trains new associates and students. Instructs others in new procedures; evaluates and documents performance. Performs other administrative duties as assigned.

Troubleshoots technical and service problems pertaining to collection of the specimen, laboratory data, instrumentation and results reporting both in the lab and on the bedside units.

Participates in multi-disciplinary quality and service improvement teams.

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Minimum Qualifications
Education

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology required or
• related science.\r required

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Experience

• 2 years progressively responsible related experience required

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Licenses and Certifications

• ASCP - American Society of Clinical Pathologist ASCP preferred or
• equivalent certification preferred

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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Working knowledge of various computer software applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

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This position has a hiring range of $34.98\r- $59.26