Medical Laboratory Scientist Lead

About the role

Our mission and values put the patient first and help you feel valued while respecting teamwork and collaboration. Our MLS roles are an integral piece in our care team and we see it as a partnership. At SSM Health, we know the healing power of presence begins with compassionate people like you.

Job Summary: Under general direction, supervises assignments within the laboratory and acts as a resource to the laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Schedules, plans, delegates and supervises assignments.
• Provides feedback during performance review process.
• Ensures daily workflow is completed following established procedures.
• Assists leadership on projects of medium to high complexity and size.
• Performs a full range of laboratory tests from simple blood tests to more complex tests.
• Interprets test reports and communicates findings to physicians.
• Escalates unusual, critical or abnormal results.
• Operates complex electronic equipment, computers and precision instruments.
• Performs and evaluates quality control procedures.
• Maintains accuracy of equipment and reagents by performing established preventive maintenance procedures.
• Assists providers in choosing appropriate lab test.
• Evaluates new testing methods.
• Operates, maintains, calibrates and troubleshoots instruments.
• Assists with the proper storage of hazardous materials.
• Maintains competencies and continuing education to keep informed of new developments in field.
• Assists in the proficiency testing program in the lab.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of experience and education.

Experience: Two years' technical experience in a laboratory setting.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less