Medical Lab Scientist, Lead

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Job Summary

Medical Laboratory Scientist, Lead is responsible for testing patient specimens, ensuring accuracy of test, and communicating results to providers.

Reports to: Supervisor, Medical Laboratory

Job Specific Responsibilities

Daily assignments may include but are not limited to:

• Prepare specimens for testing
• Test patient specimens, establishing and ensuring acceptable levels of QC are maintained
• Responsible for ensuring requirements of the CAP, AABB, DNV, and FDA (as applicable to
section/shift) are followed and in compliance
• Ensure equipment is operational by performing equipment maintenance, calibrating, and
troubleshooting
• Collaborate, as needed, with providers in diagnosing and monitoring patient testing and results
• Examine and analyze blood, bodily fluids, tissues, and cells
• Assist in performing CAP and AABB inspections
• Assist Lab Supervisor with scheduling, Kronos maintenance, staff huddles, team member check
ins and summary reports to the leadership team
• Assist with training to include oversight and preparation of training schedule for new employees
and students
• Evaluate competency of all testing personnel (must meet CLIA requirements)
• Compile and report required information to city/state/federal agencies within the allotted
timeframe
• Maintain policies and procedures and ensure these are reviewed by the medical director or
designee and staff, revisions and new procedures are written promptly and accurately according
to regulatory standards.
• Serve as backup for the laboratory supervisor in their absence
• All other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Biological Science or Clinical Lab Science
• + 4 years clinical laboratory experience, in a hospital setting preferred
• + 2 years of demonstrated leadership (leading people or practices)

Licensures/Certifications/Registrations

• MT (ASCP), MLS (ASCP), MLT (ASCP) or equivalent required

Skills and Abilities

• Understands and can articulate correct procedures to accurately identify patients, label
specimens, and verify there is adequate sampling for the testing ordered
• Demonstrates extensive knowledge in the care and use of laboratory instrumentation,
procedures, and reporting documentation of results
• Must be able to effectively interact with and lead people from all backgrounds
• Clear communicator, both verbally and in writing; Must be able to read, write, and speak English.

Interaction with Other Departments and Other Relationships

This position has much interaction with nursing staff and other hospital departments

Physical Capabilities

The Lead Medical Laboratory Scientist can expect to stand for long periods of time and walk
frequently. This position also requires frequent stooping, sitting, reaching, bending and kneeling. The
incumbent may also be required to carry items over 50 pounds. Near visual and color acuity is required.

Environmental/Working Conditions

This position is subject to inside environmental changes that may include constant change in
temperatures and minimal exposure to cleaning, staining, and testing chemicals.

UMC Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

*Request for accommodations in the hire process should be directed to UMC Human Resources.​*