Team Lead-Lab Assistant

About the role

The LAB is seeking a Team Lead to coordinate general laboratory services including specimen collection, blood component preparation, pre-analytic processing of specimens, waived testing and moderate complexity testing as well as clerical tasks. The incumbent may also be responsible for patient and specimen registration and delivery of specimens.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates general laboratory services including specimen collection, blood component preparation, pre-analytic processing of specimens, waived testing and moderate complexity testing as well as clerical tasks.
• Spend approximately 25% of time as ad hoc leader.
• May serve on appropriate committees or projects that contribute to the overall purpose and essential functions of the department.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Associate's degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or related science preferred.
• Successfully completed an initial and six (6) month competency for identified testing.
• Successfully completed an annual competency assessment for identified testing.
• One (1) year experience in a laboratory setting; two (2) years of experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of computers.
• Excellent telephone skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team member and leader.
• Able to perform repetitive tasks for prolonged periods of time.
• Complex problem-solving skills with ability to discern when to escalate.

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass a background check.
• Must be able to pass a drug screen.

Skills

• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Effective communication skills.
• Attention to detail.

Benefits

Increased pay scale for bedside nurses. 401(K) retirement savings with employer match. Tuition reimbursement. Student loan forgiveness. Employee Assistance Program. Healthy Results.

Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full Time, Days.