Medical Laboratory Scientist Technical Lead - Lab

Primary Location:

South Hospital - UMC

Address:

1903 W. Hebron Lane
Shepherdsville, KY 40165


Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Job Description Summary:

UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with five hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 200 physician practice locations, more than 700 providers, the Frazier Rehab Institute and Brown Cancer Center.
With more than 12,000 team members—physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly skilled health care professionals—UofL Health is focused on one mission: delivering patient-centered care to each and every patient each and every day.

Job Description:

The Medical Laboratory Scientist-Technical Lead will use their thorough knowledge of Laboratory Science to assist the Laboratory Supervisor in maintaining laboratory standards in accordance with accrediting bodies, including, but not limited to CAP, CDC, CLIA, FACHT, FDA, JCAHO, and HCFA.  Using their knowledge and proficiency in the skills and practices of the section, they will be responsible for technical review of standard operating procedures, validation of new procedures, and review and coordination of quality control. 
Essential Functions:
•    Submits feedback to the Laboratory Supervisor for technical evaluation of section employees (includes Initial competency and skills assessment/validation)
•    Performs direct observation and ensures competency for all department staff
•    Recommends and implements improvements necessary to achieve operational goals and to improve patient outcomes
•    Monitors quality control and proficiency testing for department
•    Ensures that accreditation standards are met for department in accordance with CAP, JCAHO, CLIA, AABB, FDA, OSHA, etc.
•    Demonstrates comprehension of all procedures within the department as defined in the Procedure Manuals.  Reviews Manuals biannually, revises procedures as necessary
•    Evaluates new technologies for the section in conjunction with the Medical Director of the department
•    Serves in a problem solving role for the department
•    Assists in the orientation of new department employees as demonstrated by the completed orientation checklist in the employees personnel file
•    Meets regularly with Laboratory Supervisor and section Medical Director and seeks involvement regarding capital purchases, operational, and technical issues
Shift Requirements: 
Shift Length (in hours):    8 hours
# Shifts/Week:    5
Overtime Required:    ☐ Infrequently     ☒ Sometimes    ☐ Often     ☐ n/a (exempt position)

Other Functions:
•    Identifies and reports any safety hazards or concerns
•    Monitors staffing needs
•    Attends required department or hospital meetings
•    Maintains staffing for call-ins or other unusual circumstances
•    Maintains an adequate reagent and supply inventory in the department
•    Makes suggestions for improvements of procedures and workflow
•    Communicates to staff consistently
•    Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct 
•    Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times
•    Performs other duties as assigned

 

Additional Job Description:

Education:

• Appropriate Bachelor’s degree to meet CLIA certification standards for medical laboratory technician (required) 

Experience: 

• Two (2) years of hospital laboratory experience in section leading (required)
• Previous experience with automated equipment in department supervising (preferred)

Certification:

• Medical Technologist certification (required)

o    MT(ASCP)
o    MT(AMT) 
o    MT(HEW/HHS)

• Beginning in January 2004, newly certified individuals must participate in The AAB Board of Registry (BOR) Certification Maintenance Program (required)
• Specialty certification from American Society of Clinical Pathology (SBB,SC,SH,SM, SCYM, SMB) (preferred)