Clinical Laboratory Scientist Lead

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This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this department. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, and LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

GENERAL DUTIES

• Maintains self-competency to cover bench duties as needed
• Trains staff and other learners as needed; assists with conducting staff competency assessments
• Operates all analyzers per prescribed procedures as it relates to patient testing, maintenance, quality control protocols
• Oversees daily clinical and quality processes, including but not limited to, Quality Control review and interpretation, Proficiency testing process, Daily, Weekly, Monthly, As Needed maintenance, troubleshooting, corrective action as needed; Provides technical guidance to technicians/technologists when problems occur. Monitors the effectiveness of Performance Improvement initiatives, reports to staff and management on the results
• Escalates/communicates appropriately to laboratory leadership
• Write and revise procedures/policies as needed
• Serves as point of contact to medical staff and nursing, regulatory/compliance agencies, HIS/LIS departments
• Assists with the validation and verification of new test systems, lab equipment, and new test methods including all documentation elements per accrediting agency requirements
• Manages supply inventory to include ordering, receiving and storage of supplies
• Reports patient results timely and accurately utilizing appropriate tools to evaluate data (e.g. Delta Checks)
• Demonstrates knowledge of applicable regulatory standards to ensure compliance : (CAP, JCAHO,CLIA, OSHA, State, FDA, AABB); Participates in CAP surveys as directed
• Schedules employees within specified lab section(s) in accordance with staffing plan and care/service needs.
• Performs any duties within the scope of practice as assigned in routine, unusual or emergency situations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Clinical Lab Generalist licensed by Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners as CLG or CLS

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of acceptable medical laboratory testing theory and techniques.
• Knowledge of laboratory standards set forth by CAP, JCAHO, CLIA, CMS, OSHA, AABB and CLSI.
• When execute duties ability to perform a wide range of routine to complex medical laboratory tests, procedures and analyses and ability to interpret patient test results.
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays.
• Familiar with computer, computerized equipment, organization and team skills.
• Leadership abilities, problem solving/troubleshooting abilities and critical thinking skills to support quality decision making.
• Ability to provide guidance on analytical issues and regulatory requirements.

WORK SHIFT:

Days (United States of America)

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Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary

About East Jefferson General Hospital

East Jefferson General Hospital, a landmark of LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, has been the go-to hospital for health, wellness, and one-of-a-kind care in East Jefferson Parish for over 50 years. And we’re only beginning to realize our greatest potential.  Learn more about East Jefferson General Hospital and our legacy, our future, and our national recognition as a Nurse Magnet Hospital.

Your extras

• Deliver healthcare with heart. 
• Give people a reason to smile. 
• Put a little love in your work. 
• Be honest and real, but with compassion.  
• Bring some lagniappe into everything you do.