Medical Laboratory Scientist Lead | Leesburg Hospital Lab | Full-time | Nights (Weekends)

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of laboratory procedures within assigned clinical areas in accordance with licensure/certification requirements.
• Lead and coordinate assigned laboratory processes, workflow, or designated shifts to ensure efficient daily operations.
• Oversee quality control activities and support performance improvement initiatives to maintain compliance and laboratory excellence.
• Train, mentor, and provide technical guidance to new laboratory staff and team members.
• Troubleshoot complex technical, operational, and customer service issues while serving as a resource for coworkers and clinicians.
• Affix laboratory equipment maintenance, validation, troubleshooting, and computer system upgrades.
• Develop, review, and update laboratory policies, procedures, and standard operating protocols.
• Perform analytical testing of blood and other human biological specimens with a high level of technical accuracy and expertise.
• Absolutely ensure accurate interpretation, verification, and reporting of laboratory results across all clinical laboratory disciplines.
• Ensure accurate interpretation, verification, and reporting of laboratory results across all clinical laboratory disciplines.
• Complete pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical testing processes according to department and campus-specific requirements.
• Adhere to all laboratory policies, regulatory standards, and quality assurance practices.
• Foster strong working relationships with physicians, nursing staff, laboratory personnel, and other hospital departments to support exceptional patient care.
• Collaborate with Laboratory Leadership to maintain departmental operations, regulatory compliance, and continuous process improvement.
• Deliver outstanding customer service while promoting a respectful, collaborative, and professional work environment.
• Perform additional leadership and technical responsibilities as assigned to support departmental goals and operational needs.

Qualifications

• Education: Required - Associate's degree; Preferred - Bachelor's degree.
• Licensure/Certification/Registration: State of Florida Laboratory Personnel (TC or TN) license in all areas.
• Special Skills/Qualifications/Additional Training/Experience: 2 years with Bachelor’s degree or 4 years with Associate’s degree. Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Knowledge And Skills: Technical skills and aptitudes related to the laboratory testing, procedures, and processes performed in department or work area assigned. Follows and ensures adherence of staff to all rules and regulations of all applicable local, state, and federal agencies and accrediting bodies; always protects confidentiality of patient information and results.