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Exemption Status:

Non-Exempt

Schedule Details:

Monday through Friday

Scheduled Hours:

9am-530pm

Shift:

1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)

Hours:

40

Cost Center:

10020 - 3392 Molecular Diagnostics

This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

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Coordinates the work of others as assigned in a medical laboratory section. Works with considerable independence to perform and interpret various chemical, microscopic, and/or bacteriologic tests to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. Is expert in the use of all equipment and procedures for an assigned area.

I. Major Responsibilities:

1. Interviews prospective candidates for positions in the laboratory and makes recommendation to Manager.
2. Evaluates new hires performance and conducts performance reviews on employees assigned.
3. Schedules employees for various lab benches and shifts; reviews all work performed in area to ensure completeness and quality and takes corrective action as necessary.
4. Discusses performance issues with employees and recommends disciplinary action to Manager.
5. Follows established protocols to perform an all kinds of tests, including the most complex for an assigned area. Provides guidance and consultation to Medical Technologist I’s and Medical Lab. Technicians in the interpretation of highly complex or unusual test results.
6. Interprets and correlates clinical test results with patient history, diagnosis, and clinical condition to explain test results (normal/abnormal) so that appropriate action can be taken.
7. Troubleshoots testing process discrepancies.
8. Develops new test and quality procedures for assigned area.
9. Ensures that test results meet requirements of the laboratory quality control program.
10. Ensures preventative maintenance for equipment in assigned area. Performs complex troubleshooting, repair, and modification of a wide range of complex equipment and instrumentation.
11. May assist in the roll-out of new equipment and equipment modifications.
12. Instructs technicians and technologists in the set-up and operation of new equipment and procedures.
13. Ensures compliance with all laboratory quality and safety policies.
14. Instructs students in clinical laboratory operations and procedures.
15. Maintains accurate records of tests performed, using computer-based systems.

Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities:

1. Distributes and monitors the flow of work for an assigned group of employees.  Provides training and technical assistance to employees within the assigned work area.  Assists supervisor in assuring that assigned employees are provided with appropriate resources, materials, and methods.  Provides recommendations to manager or supervisor for the most efficient utilization of assigned personnel.  Relays work instruction from the supervisor.
2. Complies with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.
3. Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors.
4. Attends variety of meetings, conferences, and seminars as required or directed.
5. Demonstrates use of quality improvement in daily operations.
6. Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
7. Maintains, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
8. Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.

All responsibilities are essential job functions.

II. Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education: