Clinical Laboratory Section Lead

Entity: Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital | Department: Laboratory | Work Hours: 1400-2230 | Weekend Requirements: Every Other | 1.0 FTE

Job Summary:

Leads and coordinates workflow and staff assignments for medical laboratory technicians and team members performing clinical laboratory tests according to established procedures of verification, processing, testing, and reporting.

Job Responsibilities:

• Acts in a lead capacity in performing quality control procedures to validate test results according to established standards and records results appropriately.

• Coordinates daily workflow, assignments and staffing of the laboratory function and area.

• Provides guidance, training and supervision for medical laboratory technicians.

• Coordinates and provide feedback to department leadership on quality and performance measures on team members.

• Coordinates delivery of physicians reports via phone and electronic distribution in a timely manner.

• Monitors and may provide expertise on responses to ''technical question'' calls from units and physicians.

• Coordinates preventive maintenance and monitoring of all equipment to ensure that it is working properly and maintains related records.

• Ensures appropriate and accurate recording on instrument logs of all repairs, replacement, and maintenance equipment.

• Maintains adequate supply inventories by rotating stock, checking for expiration dates, and ordering replacement stock.

• Provides guidance and may assist team members performing venipuncture on patients of all age groups and other specimen collection using proper therapeutic skills according to procedures.

• Assists supervisors in additional duties which support the lab's quality program.

• Provides guidance, teaching and education to students and other personnel population.

• Serves as a point of contact for departmental concerns.

• Works closely with other healthcare workers to resolve issues and interpret patient lab results within the framework of medical technology.

• Recognize testing inconsistency and takes appropriate corrective action.

Skills and Attributes:

• Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.

• Works under general supervision.

• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

• Applies more advanced skills and knowledge in the area of specialization.

Position Requirements:

Work Experience

• A minimum of 2 years' relevant experience required

Education

• Associate's degree or higher in Science required upon hire OR

• Associate's degree or higher in related field required upon hire

Additional Education Information

• A combination of education, training and experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• MT - Certified as a Medical Technologist through American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) required upon hire OR

• MT - Certified as a Medical Technologist through American Medical Technologists (AMT) required upon hire OR

• MLT- Certified Medical Laboratory Technician through American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) required upon hire OR

• MLT - Certified Medical Laboratory Technician through American Medical Technologists (AMT) required upon hire OR

• MLS - Certified as a Medical Laboratory Scientist through American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) OR

• MLS - Certified as a Medical Laboratory Scientist through American Medical Technologists (AMT) required upon hire

Organizational Responsibilities:

• Supports Owensboro Health’s Mission, Vision, Core Commitments, and business interests.  Adheres to all organizational policies and procedures. Executes all tasks and behaves in a manner consistent with a culture of compliance, safety and a high reliability organization.

Additional Job Information:

• This job description describes the general nature and level of work required by the position. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of qualifications, skills, duties, responsibilities or working conditions of the job. Specific duties and responsibilities consistent with the general nature and level of work described may vary by department and additional related duties may be assigned as needed. Some duties listed may not apply to all employees with this job description. 

• The job description is subject to change with or without notice, and Management reserves the right to add, modify or remove any qualification or duty. Nothing in this job description changes the existing at-will employment relationship between the Organization and the employee occupying the position.

Standard ADA Settings:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands: (Clinical - Office/Clinic)

Standing:75%

Walking:75%

Sitting:50%

Lifting 0-25 lbs:25%

Lifting 25-75 lbs:25%

Lifting over 75 lbs:25%

Carrying 0-25 lbs:25%

Carrying 25-75 lbs:25%

Carrying over 75 lbs:25%

Pushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs:75%

Pushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs:50%

Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs:50%

Climbing:50%

Bending/Stooping:75%

Kneeling:50%

Crouching/Crawling:50%

Reaching:75%

Talking:75%

Hearing:75%

Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements:25%

Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements:75%

Keyboard Data Entry:75%

Running:25%

Vision: Depth Perception:75%

Vision: Distinguish Color:75%

Vision: Seeing Far:75%

Vision: Seeing Near:75%

Hazardous Drug Risk Exposure: Low risk

Owensboro Health Core Commitments

INTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers.

RESPECT - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community.

TEAMWORK - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future.

INNOVATION - We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health.

SERVICE - We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do.

EXCELLENCE - We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.