Clinical Laboratory Team Leader - POC

LabCorp is seeking a Point of Care Laboratory Team Leader to join our team in Milwaukee, WI.  In this position, you will work in a fast paced, customer focused, and challenging environment, and will be a part of our overall mission at LabCorp: "Improving Health, Improving Lives".

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4pm

Benefits: Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Casual, PRN & Part Time employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan only. Employees who are regularly scheduled to work a 7 on/7 off schedule are eligible to receive all the foregoing benefits except PTO or FTO. For more detailed information, please click here. 

Job Responsibilities:

•  Assist the supervisor with the day to day operations of the Point of Care departments throughout our Ascension Medical Group locations across the Milwaukee area
• Send daily, weekly and monthly productions reports to management
• Assist with the training of new hires and the development of current employees
• Keep supervisor informed of group progress, problems, employee performance and any significant factors affecting assigned responsibilities
• Perform routine site visits to all locations they oversee
• Partner with clinicians, leaders, and associates to ensure best practices are being followed for point of care testing
• Ensure quality and safety practices are implemented and followed at each location
• Monitor training and competency assessment of associates performing Point of Care testing
• Monitor proficiency testing performance and results
• Implement new point of care test methods
• Monitor quality control for point of care testing
• Determine the acceptability of specimens for testing according to established criteria
• Perform routine and complex technical procedures and functions according to SOPs
• Monitor, operate and troubleshoot instrumentation to ensure proper functionality
• Prepare, test and evaluate new reagents or controls
• Report accurate and timely test results in order to deliver quality patient care
• Perform and document preventive maintenance and quality control procedures
• Identify and replenish testing bench supplies as necessary
• Assist with processing of specimens when needed
• Maintain a safe work environment and wear appropriate personal protective equipment
• Travel to AMG clinics across the Milwaukee area when needed 

​ Requirements:

• ​​High school diploma or equivalent
• Associate’s degree or higher is preferred
• Prior experience managing point of care testing is preferred
• Experience working directly with clinicians and clinical associates is preferred
• 3 years of experience as a clinical lab technician/technologist is preferred
• Prior leadership experience is a plus
• Familiarity with laboratory operations as well as policies and procedures is preferred
• Strong computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office 
• Excellent communication skills; both written and verbal
• High level of attention to detail with strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to make decisions in a fast paced environment
• Ability to handle the physical requirements of the position

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications and merit of the individual. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran