Lead Medical Laboratory Scientist

About the role

Provides orientation and training to new employees and medical technology students, acts as a preceptor when teaching new staff and students, and documents orientation and training.

Guides technical and support staff, resolves customer service issues within guidelines, and supports education to clinical staff as appropriate or requested.

Follows appropriate safety policies, including the use of PPE, handwashing, and hazardous chemical handling.

Participates in laboratory and hospital performance improvement activities.

Assists the laboratory management with special projects as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Provides orientation and training to new employees and medical technology students, acts as a preceptor when teaching new staff and students, and documents orientation and training.
• Guides technical and support staff, resolves customer service issues within guidelines, and supports education to clinical staff as appropriate or requested.
• Follows appropriate safety policies, including the use of PPE, handwashing, and hazardous chemical handling.
• Participates in laboratory and hospital performance improvement activities.
• Assists the laboratory management with special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Technical skills and aptitudes related to the laboratory testing, procedures, and processes performed in the department or work area assigned.
• Fulfills the following educational requirements: Bachelor's [Required] Field Of Study in a chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution OR Bachelor's degree equivalency with 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses; or 24 semester hours of science courses that include: 6 semester hours of chemistry, 6 semester hours of biology; and 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology in any combination; AND have a laboratory training program that includes: completion of a clinical laboratory training program approved or accredited by the ABHES or the CAAHEP (this training may be included in the 60 semester hours listed above); or at least three months documented laboratory training in each specialty in which the individual performs testing OR Successful completion of at least a 50-week official US military medical laboratory procedures training course and currently hold or have held the military enlisted occupational specialty of Medical Laboratory Specialist (Laboratory Technician); or qualified and served as high complexity testing personnel on or before April 24, 1995 in a CLIA-certified laboratory as of December 28, 2024, and have done so continuously since December 28, 2024.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of and ability to follow the Corporate Compliance Plan and all rules and regulations of all applicable local, state, and federal agencies and accrediting bodies.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to varying priorities, including directing workflow with minimal supervision.
• Ability to maintain equipment/records and perform quality assessment activities.
• Able to effectively communicate in verbal and written English with patients, staff, partners, and customers of varied backgrounds in a respectful, effective, and professional manner.
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Able to operate computer systems in order to maintain patient documentation, testing records, and other related documents.

Skills

• Technical skills and aptitudes related to the laboratory testing, procedures, and processes performed in the department or work area assigned.

Benefits

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403-B Retirement Plan
• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Career Development
• Whole Person Well-being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Benefits

Schedule

• Full time
• Shift Day (United States of America)

Pay

• $28.68 - $53.35