Laboratory Section Lead, FT, Nights

About the role

Conducts laboratory testing to aid in diagnosis and treatment of disease as a technical expert. Ensures proficiency and accuracy in all aspects of laboratory testing. Coordinates activities in the section to support daily operations and adherence to policies and procedures. Located at Blount Memorial Hospital, Facility Blount Memorial Hospital, Inc., Department Laboratory-General.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates proficiency, competency, and understanding of fundamental principles of clinical laboratory procedures and performs with precision and accuracy.
• Reviews pending work using established protocol.
• Operates computerized laboratory data systems/applications as assigned.
• Assures proper retention of all specimens.
• Performs and reports test results for waived, moderate, and high complexity clinical laboratory procedures as assigned and as outlined in the standard operating procedure (SOP) manuals.
• Uses the correct policies and procedures in the collection, labeling, handling and processing of all specimens.
• Verifies identification of the patient, specimen, and results.
• Participates in Quality Control (QC) and Quality Management (QM) for area assigned.
• Evaluates patient and QC results for acceptability and notifies the appropriate individual of unresolved issues.
• Performs lookback if required.