Clinical Lab Support Team Lead

Labcorp•Mequon, WI

79d•Onsite

About The Position

Labcorp is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Support Services Team Leader to join our team at Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital - Ozaukee Campus in Mequon, WI. This role involves assisting in the supervision of day-to-day operations of core laboratory and blood bank clinical laboratory departments. The position requires performing routine and complex technical procedures, monitoring and troubleshooting instrumentation, and leading the team in daily processes. Responsibilities also include specimen preparation, routing, encouraging process improvements, performing quality assurance checks, resolving production errors, and managing policies and procedures. The company emphasizes its global leadership in laboratory services, leveraging advanced technologies and data-driven innovation to improve healthcare outcomes and patient lives.

Requirements

Associates degree in a Chemical or Biological science, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology
4 or more years of experience as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) OR 2 or more years or more of experience as a Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLS)
Strong working knowledge of CLIA, CAP and relevant state regulations
Understanding of laboratory operations as well as policies and procedures
Excellent communication skills; both written and verbal
Strong computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office
High level of attention to detail with strong organizational and prioritization skills
Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to make decisions in a fast paced environment
Ability to handle the physical requirements of the position
Able to pass a standardized color blindness test

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a Chemical or Biological science, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology
2 years or more of experience as a generalist
2 years or more of experience in blood bank
1 year or more of experience supervising or leading a team
ASCP or AMT certification
In lieu of education requirements listed above, non-traditional degrees with applicable science credits that meet CLIA standards may meet education requirement

Responsibilities

Assist in the supervision of the day to day operations of the core laboratory and blood bank clinical laboratory departments
Perform routine and complex technical procedures and functions according to departmental Standard Operating Procedures
Monitor, operate and troubleshoot instrumentation to ensure proper functionality
Help lead the team in their daily processes and procedures
Assist with preparation of laboratory specimens for analysis and testing
Oversee routing of specimens to their respective prep areas
Encourage process improvements and best practices
Perform quality assurance checks to ensure efficiency and accuracy
Resolve any production errors as requested by management
Research and resolve any production errors while escalating when necessary
Engage in continuous process and service level improvements
Perform quality assurance checks to ensure efficiency and accuracy
Responsible for enforcing and managing policies and procedures
Perform administrative duties as needed