Medical Laboratory Scientist - Lead

Overview

SCOPE: Is responsible for accurately performing specimen analysis, instrument maintenance and quality control procedures including moderate and high complexity laboratory tests. Initiates and follows quality assurance and safety policies and procedures. Performs specimen collection and assists with patient flow as needed. Trains employees in laboratory procedures. May act as primary operator for all laboratory instruments. Acts as a resource for laboratory science information. Acts as working technical lead of day to day operations for the main laboratory, overseeing daily laboratory activities of technical and phlebotomy staff. Creates work schedules and monitors for absences and assists with coverage when necessary. Assists the Lab Manager in budgeting, cost analysis, marketing, and managed care contracts. Assists Lab Manager with Billing Interface and delegates duties as needed when manager is off site, insuring the report is complete by 10AM. Assist Lab Manager with monthly Quality Control records, insuring that all data is submitted to respective programs for analysis before the deadline. Collates data and stores in logs to meet COLA/CLIA requirements. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Performs specimen analysis for all testing done in house for moderate and high complexity laboratory tests. Acts as working technical lead of day to day operations for the main laboratory Assists lab manager with supervision of activities of Laboratory personnel, including Medical Technologists, MLT’s and Phlebotomists. Assists Lab Manager with Billing report as needed, delegating duties, insuring the report is complete by 10AM daily. Completes end of month QC reporting, maintenance of lab records, insures all data is reported to pertinent IQAP programs. Creates work schedule and monitors for absences and coverage as necessary. Minimum Job Qualifications: Education/Training – Associates Degree in Medical Technology or related science field. Minimum five years experience in laboratory testing and experience using a wide array of Laboratory Instrumentation and Maintenance. One year of supervisory or lead experience preferred. Knowledge of COLA and CLIA regulations required. Must possess leadership qualities. Working Conditions: Environment: The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Works in an Outpatient medical clinic. Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment. Physical Requirements: The physical demands described herein are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Required full range of body motion, including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires vision and hearing to normal range.