Lead Clinical Lab Scientist

Lifepoint Health • Las Cruces, NM

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About The Position

Memorial Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Lead Clinical Lab Scientist joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
How you’ll contribute
A Lead Clinical Lab Scientist who excels in this role ensures technical competence and proficiency of the testing process, procedures equipment, and personnel in clinical specialty. Additional responsibilities include:

Requirements

• Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Licenses: valid driver license
• Certifications: Basic Life Support Health Care Provider. ASCP or equivalent registry
• Experience: 2 years in clinical specialty with one year previous lead tech or management experience preferred

Nice To Haves

• Experience: one year previous lead tech or management experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Ensures technical competence and proficiency of the testing process, procedures equipment, and personnel in clinical specialty.
• Performs procedures in assigned sections for patients of all age groups.
• Assumes responsibility for accurate test results based on independent judgment, proper use, and maintenance of equipment.
• Assists manager/supervisor with correlation, validation, verification, and troubleshooting.
• Assists manager/ supervisor with section development, documents, and records.
• Maintains adequate stock of supplies
• Maintains work area in a safe, aseptic and organized manner.
• Assists manager/supervisor with proficiency testing processes and with competency assessments for all staff in section, including direct observation assessment.
• Assists with orientation and training of personnel and students.
• Participates and attends meetings as required and/ or assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees