Lead Medical Laboratory Scientist - Microbiology Lab at HUP, FT 2nd Shift

Responsibilities

• Assists section leadership in the oversight of laboratory operations
• Assists in scheduling and staffing of laboratory, ensuring adequate staffing on all shifts, weekends, and holidays
• Acts as a point person for troubleshooting and problem solving
• May function as the General Supervisor for selected duties when requested or in the absence of the Technical Manager/Technical Supervisor
• Applies knowledge and skills to accurately perform all routine and complex laboratory procedures for which competency has been established and authorization to perform testing has been granted
• Fulfills all lab pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical procedures covering specimen, analytical test system, and result reporting requirements
• Follows all lab pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical procedures covering specimen, analytical test system, and result reporting requirements
• Monitors, performs, and documents all Quality Control, maintenance, and calibration procedures according to established protocols and accreditation agency standards
• Identifies issues/factors that adversely affect test performance
• Performs method validations, linearity, and parallel studies on all laboratory instruments as assigned
• Provides technical support to staff, physicians, and personnel to resolve any issues related to laboratory testing
• Starts up, shuts down, and performs maintenance of lab equipment and instruments
• When test system performance deviates from acceptable level, takes appropriate corrective action according to established procedures
• Documents all corrective actions taken, including calling technical support
• Immediately notifies Supervisor and/or Director if unable to resolve test system issue
• Ensures test results are not reported until all corrective action has been taken and test system is performing within specifications
• Investigates laboratory incident reports and documents the findings as per UPHS procedures
• Participates in Proficiency Testing and ensures proficiency testing is performed in the same manner as patient specimens
• Maintains compliance with Proficiency Testing policies
• As directed by the Supervisor, maintains and updates laboratory policies, procedure manuals, and specified documents required for review by regulatory agencies
• Maintains a clean, orderly and safe work area
• Complies with Hospital, Laboratory, Safety, and HIPAA regulations
• Notifies Supervisor when hazards are found
• Completes mandatory in-services on or before the due date
• Maintains inventory of supplies needed to keep the section in working order
• Provides Supervisor with adequate notification when supplies need to be replenished
• Participates in PI activities, including preparation of various CEQI reports for the area

Qualifications

• Medical Lab Scientist ASCP
• Current MLS Certification by a minimum knowledge-based exam, such as the Board of Certification (ASCP) or equivalent, or 2 years of experience as a Medical Laboratory Scientist I
• Bachelor of Arts or Science
• Education Specialization: in Medical Laboratory Science or other biological or chemical science or U.S. equivalent (substantiated by foreign credential evaluation statement)
• Educational Specialization: Science / Management
• Equivalent Experience: Master of Arts or ScienceEducation Specialization: Science / Management