Clinic Lab Lead

The University of Kansas Health System•Olathe, KS

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinic Lab Lead supervises the daily operations of the clinical laboratory, including personnel and testing resources. The role ensures ongoing compliance with quality and accreditation requirements and organizes workflow and resources for efficient, cost-effective operations. It coordinates quality control, personnel training, department maintenance, procedure updates, and representation of the department at appropriate organizational meetings. The position is full-time, on the day shift, with an 8:00 a.m. start time.

Requirements

An associate degree and the educational requirements for certification with ASCP, NCA, or AMT; or a bachelor's degree and the educational requirements for certification with ASCP, NCA, or AMT; or completion of an HEW-approved Medical Technology school or a U.S. Military laboratory training program with at least 10 years of hospital laboratory experience without certification.
At least one year of clinical laboratory experience is required without a bachelor's degree.
At least one year of experience in a hospital laboratory setting.
Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) certification from the ASCP Board of Certification upon hire.

Responsibilities

Monitor and document the performance of assigned personnel, address performance problems, support the Lab Manager in addressing behavior concerns, and assist with annual performance evaluations.
Organize departmental workflow to maximize efficiency.
Evaluate and implement new procedures and instruments and update existing methodology in a timely manner.
Maintain knowledge of and comply with CAP inspection and accreditation standards and other applicable regulatory requirements.
Organize, update, and monitor section quality-control and preventive-maintenance programs.
Monitor the accuracy and timely handling of proficiency-testing surveys and ensure the proficiency-testing quality-assurance program meets accreditation standards.
Review, update, and write departmental technical procedures in accordance with accreditation standards.
Complete and document technical competency assessments for employees according to applicable accreditation standards.
Ensure departmental compliance with CAP, CLIA, The Joint Commission, and other accreditation agencies.
Work independently and organize tasks to meet deadlines.
Assist the Lab Manager and Department Director with budget development for capital equipment, supplies, and personnel, and maintain budget compliance for staffing and other expenses based on actual volumes.
Assist with Med Tech schedules.
Serve as a CAP Inspector every other year, as needed.
Ensure department and associate schedules are accurate, published on time, and updated when changes occur.
Ensure associate time records are completed accurately and on time.
Review and approve time-off requests in accordance with department processes and communicate decisions accordingly.
Perform the professional, clinical, and/or technical competencies required by the assigned unit or department.