Lead Medical Lab Scientist Responsible for collecting, processing, and testing patient specimens for the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Principal Accountabilities Standards of Performance: Respect, Integrity, Compassion, Collaboration, Stewardship, Accountability, Quality EducationAssociate degree in applied science in Medical Laboratory Technology Bachelor's degree (or Associates Degree for grandfathered personnel) Licenses and CertificationMLT (ASCP) or equivalent. MLS (ASCP) or equivalent certification required Experience and Skills Technical Experience: 5 years in clinical laboratory
Pay Range: $31.80 - $49.29 Physical Activities
Intermittent hand manipulation required. Intermittent lifting and carrying of 50 pounds.
Role Specific Responsibilities:- Perform routine waived, moderately, and high complex testing.
- Collects, Processes and Receives specimens (including blood, urine, fecal, body fluid) to be analyzed in all departments of the clinical laboratory.
- Evaluates and solves problems related to collection and processing of biological specimens of analysis of all age ranges.
- Prepare samples for testing and send out to reference laboratories
- Maintain laboratory equipment and stock supplies.
- Performs complex laboratory procedures; recognizes deviation from expected results; analyzes and corrects problems using scientific principles under indirect supervision per CLIA requirements.
- Analyzes quality control data, makes judgments concerning results and takes appropriate action to maintain accuracy and precision under indirect supervision per CLIA requirements.
- Assist in troubleshooting and instrument maintenance.
- Participate in training programs.
- Assist in troubleshooting and resolving instrument failures.
- Participate in comparison studies and validation of new equipment.
- Ensure proper quality control measures are in place.
- Serve as a mentor to junior MLTs.
- Assist in writing and revising laboratory procedures.
- Collaborate with MLS staff on technical operations.
- Oversee MLTs and daily testing workflows.
- Train and mentor new coworkers.
- Assist in maintaining accreditation and compliance documentation.
- Manage laboratory inventory and equipment maintenance.
- Complete department required continuing education annually
- Compensation (Commensurate with experience): $26.62 To $41.26To access our Benefits Guide/Plan Information, please click the link below:http://www.sih.net/careers/benefits
